Optician

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule : Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm, no weekends required. You will work at various clinics across UW Health in Madison, WI. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Optician to: 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. At UW Health, you will have : An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and 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 - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• 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

• 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 - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees