Optometric Assistant/Technician
St. Lucy's Vision Center
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Tampa, FL 33625
Job details
Salary
From $13 an hour
Job Type
Full-time
Number of hires for this role
1
Qualifications
• • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)
Full Job Description St. Lucy’s Vision Center is adding to our eye care team!
If you are courteous and organized with a friendly demeanor and want to spend your workday enhancing quality of life through eye care and eyewear, then please send us a compelling cover letter and resume.
Job Description
We are looking for an optometric assistant to provide high quality care while moving patients smoothly through their visits. The right candidate will be trained to perform paraprofessional tasks and procedures in the clinic, front desk and optical departments.
Primary responsibilities include:
• Management of work flow to provide an exceptional patient experience.
• Prepare patients for examination by reviewing medical history, performing preliminary tests and other clinical tasks as required
• Educate patients on insertion, removal and proper care of contact lenses
• Help maintain a well-organized and efficient clinical environment
• Assist front desk with phone calls and other clerical tasks as needed
About St. Lucy’s Vision Center
St. Lucy’s Vision Center is a private optometric practice in Tampa, FL. We combine the best in technology, teamwork and compassion to restore patients’ vision today and to help preserve it for the future. We are located at 5885 Gunn Hwy in the Carrollwood/Citrus Park area. For more information about our practice visit our website at SLVC.com.
Who Should Apply:
• Detail-oriented and customer service focused team players
• Candidates looking for a full-time opportunity who are available during all office hours (office hours can be found on our website)
• Candidates with knowledge of basic computer skills
• Applicants who desire long term career growth within an established optometry practice
• Eye care experience is appreciated, but not required; we will happily to train the right person!
Benefits
• Opportunities for career growth including national certifications by the American Optometric Association's Commission on Paraoptometric Certification
• Eye care and eyewear benefits
• Paid holidays and accrual of additional paid time off
• Eligible for participation in our Simple IRA program (after meeting set requirements).
• Competitive hourly wage based on skills, experience, and certifications. Pay increase available after initial 90 day probationary period, depending on skills acquired.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Education:
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Language:
• Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location:
• One location
Company's website:
• slvc.com
Benefit Conditions:
• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
• No
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place