Optometry Optical Technician – Patient Care & Eyewear

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401k with matching

Educational Assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley is seeking an Optical Technician (Optometry) to join our team in a state-of-the-art health center. You will assist the optometrist, help with fitting and dispensing eyewear, educate patients on lenses and frames, and ensure smooth patient flow after eye exams.

The role requires at least 2 years in optical settings, CPR certification, and preferred optician license.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• Preferred past optical experience or optician license.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt optical support; promotes a smooth patient flow; collects and records data accurately; maintains order of optical and vision supplies.
• Provides basic education and information to patients, making sure patients' questions are answered and anxieties alleviated and interfaces with community-oriented activities and staff.
• Achieves organizational mission to provide health care access for all members of the community.
• Communicates with supervisor and staff.
• Works flexible or extended hours where necessary.
• Participates in health center in-services and meetings.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Rapport building

Customer service

Computer skills

Adult learning

Leadership

Office email

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Flexibility

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Optical experience or optician license

Tools

CPR certificate

Optician license (preferred)

Job description

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley is seeking an Optical Technician (Optometry) to join our team in a state-of-the-art health center. You will assist the optometrist, help with fitting and dispensing eyewear, educate patients on lenses and frames, and ensure smooth patient flow after eye exams.

The role requires at least 2 years in optical settings, CPR certification, and preferred optician license.