Optical Technician / Optical Sales

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Optical Technician (Optician)

Company : Eyecare Associates of East Texas

Location : Tyler, TX

Training Provided – No medical / eyecare experience required!

Perks :

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive Base Pay + Bonus
• Optical Education Reimbursement
• Paid Maternity Leave
Hours :
• Full Time
• Our offices are open Monday-Friday 7am-8pm

You will not work all of these hours, but you must have open availability to work any shift within these hours.

Requirements :

Essential Functions :

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION

SECTION 1 : Job Summary

An Optical Technician will achieve a world class Total Patient Experience that both maximizes retail sales while also supporting the patients' medical needs. This team member is trained to dispense and fit glasses and contacts, working from the prescriptions written by Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. They connect the patient needs to the goods and services offered.

SECTION 2 : Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions)

SECTION 3 : Patient Population Served

SECTION 4 : Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements

SECTION 5 : Experience Requirements

SECTION 6 : Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

SECTION 7 : Supervisory Responsibilities

SECTION 8 : Physical Demands

Indicate the amount of time spent for each activity required as it relates to the essential functions.

Physical Requirements % of Time LBS

Bending 25

Carrying 25 ≤ 25

Climbing 5

Driving 10

Grasping 100

Hearing 100

Lifting 10 ≤ 25

Pulling 10 ≤ 25

Pushing 10 ≤ 25

Reaching 50

Sitting 50

Standing 50

Vision – close / distance 100

Vision – color vision 100

Vision – depth perception 100

Vision – peripheral vision 100

Vision – ability to adjust focus 100

Stooping 25

Walking 75

Writing / Typing 100

Speaking 100

Fine Motor Skills 100

Use of Hands 100

Other (please describe)

Location : Work takes place in a normal office / clinical environment. Travel to other locations may be necessary to fulfill essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Thus, those needing to travel for work must have access to dependable transportation, and driving record must meet company liability carrier standards.

Exposure : Works in normal office environment during normal business hours. May be exposed to blood or bodily fluids. May also be exposed to various cleaning supplies.

Equipment : Regularly uses telephone, computer, fax, printer and copier. May use Optometric equipment / devices per sub-specialty requirement such as lensometer; keratometer / autorefractor ; phoropter; visual acuity measuring; retinal camera; corneal topography unit; or retinoscope. Other equipment may be used as needed. Must be able to work with precise tools and equipment; must have dexterity to use these items correctly and safely. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment.

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.