Job Description

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!

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: One to three years of similar or related experience.

Education: Equivalent to a high school education.

Interpersonal Skills: 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: Must have current certification by American Board of Opticianry or be willing to obtain certification.