Optical Assistant

The Eye Care Group seeks the right candidate for a Optical Assistant position in our Optical/ Contacts lens department. This candidate will provide additional service and attention for patients in our ophthalmology practice.

The secretarial duties involve a wide range of support activities inside our optical/ contact lens department. Some skills we’re looking for include excellent organization ability, excellent computer skills, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Answer department phone calls and voicemails.
• Set up contact lens / optical appointments.
• Order contacts lenses.
• Maintain Contact lens inventory
• Set up and meet with Contact lens Reps
• Check in contacts lens upon arrival and dispense appropriately
• Check in/out Contact lens appointments
• Reconcile invoices
• Scan Optical and Contact lens documents into chart
• Educates patients on proper contact lens care.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with doctor(s) patients and staff.
• Ensure promotions, advertising, and visual merchandising are in place.
• Be approachable, professional and kind.
• Includes travel to all 4 offices as needed (Waterbury, Southbury, Orange, Branford, CT) Primary location Waterbury

Job Types: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medical office: 1 year (Required)
• Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Waterbury, CT 06708 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21