Come work with Regional Eyecare! We are a locally owned and operated eyecare practice with 8 locations throughout the Greater St. Louis Area and surrounding counties. We take pride in providing exceptional eyecare services to our patients and building long-lasting relationships with the community.
The Optometric Technician role is critical to our success. You will work closely with our Optometrist to ensure our patients receive the highest level of care and attention during their visit. As an integral part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a positive, encouraging environment that values your contribution.
We are currently hiring for a part-time position at our newest location located at 370 & Elm in St. Charles. Hours would be: Mondays 8-5 and Thursdays 9-7
Some Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Knowledge of eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions
- Work alongside the doctor as a scribe to enter patient information in an electronic chart
- Perform various medical testing as required by the doctor
- Take detailed patient history and communicate chief complaint and medical concerns with the doctor
- Patient interaction discussing accounts, scheduling appointments, etc.
- Teach insertion and removal for first time contact lens wearers
- Be familiar with various types of contact lenses (soft, hard, duette, scleral)
- Understand how to submit vision insurance
- Ability to adjust and read eyeglasses
- Understand insurance benefits and how to quote and sell eyeglasses and take proper lens measurements
- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
- Work as a team with fellow employees to provide great customer service and a positive work environment
We are looking to hire to immediately. Will train the right candidate! Please tell us why YOU are the best candidate for this position.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- On-the-job training
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person