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The Medical Associates Optical Department is looking for a Full-Time Non-Certified or Certified Optician to join our team! No previous experience required! Paid training and certification are sponsored!
- Help patients choose frames and lenses that match their prescription and lifestyle
- Educate patients on lens options and insurance coverage
- Adjust and repair eyewear for comfort and precision
- Deliver a patient experience that is professional, clear, and supportive
- Occasionally travel to nearby clinic locations
- No optical experience required — we train you
- ABO certification fully sponsored
- Incentive compensation available after certification
- Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
- Stable schedule in a professional healthcare setting
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Confidence discussing options and pricing
- Desire to learn and grow
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Schedule: Monday through Friday, covering hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm, working 80 hours per pay period. Full-Benefits Eligible!
Location: Medical Associates Platteville, WI Optical. This role may be asked to provide occasional coverage at other locations.
Benefits Package includes:
- Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
- 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)
- Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
- Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.
What You’ll be Doing:
- Influence patients with the selecting eyewear to encourage sales. Adjust eye wear to patient and make any necessary repairs using appropriate tools. Instruct patient on cleaning and handling.
- Interpret prescription and help patients choose appropriate eyewear, consulting with prescribing physicians as appropriate.
- Supplement office staff as reception tasks permit by assisting with photocopying, computer input/typing, and enter payments/charges into computer opticianry.
- Complete all other assigned projects and duties.
- Greet customers in person and via telephone in polite, prompt, helpful manner. Provide any necessary instructions/directions and inform appropriate department/person of persons arrival.
- Maintain clean, orderly waiting area including beverage area and reading materials.
- Update patient information, collect copays, provide any necessary forms needing completion, and obtain signatures as necessary.
- Complete necessary paperwork such as encounter forms and parking validations. Use computer system to generate information necessary for billing.
Knowledge and Skills:
Experience:Â One to three years of similar or related experience.
Education:Â Equivalent to a high school education.Â
Interpersonal Skills:Â Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization, generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.
Other Skills:Â Must have current certification by American Board of Opticianry or be willing to obtain certification.
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