Optician

UW Health • Madison, WI

6d • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the UW Health Eye Care Team who provides comprehensive care to patients of all ages. Assist patients with selecting the right fit, shape, style of eyewear and dispense contact lenses. Perform eye-glass repairs and adjustments. Educate patients and families on proper eye-wear care.

Requirements

• Computer experience Required
• Previous experience in customer service or eye care setting Required
• Obtain American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Certification within 18 months or three (3) testing periods from the date of hire and maintain the certification Required

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred
• Completion of an accredited Optician Vision Care Program Preferred
• 1 year or more Optician experience Preferred
• 1 year or more of work experience with processing insurance claims Preferred
• Optical lab training and/or optometric technician experience Preferred
• Contact lens training or experience Preferred
• American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Certification and/or National Contact Lens (NCLE) Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with selecting the right fit, shape, style of eyewear and dispense contact lenses.
• Perform eye-glass repairs and adjustments.
• Educate patients and families on proper eye-wear care.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED