Contact Lens Technician - West office, Omaha/Council Bluffs

Contact Lens Technician - West office, Omaha/Council Bluffs

• General Information

  • Job Title:

    Contact Lens Technician - West office

  • Location:

    • Multiple Locations in NE and IA

    • Omaha/Council Bluffs, NE, 68131

    • United States

• Contact information

  • Email:

    careers@midwesteyecare.com

• Description

  Midwest Eye Care is looking for a Contact Lens Technician at our locations in West Omaha (13500 California Street) location.

   

  Full-time (36-42 hours per week)

   

  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm or 8:30am – 5:30pm

  Tuesday 10am – 7pm

   

  In this role YOU will:

  • Help patients with their contact lens needs: select appropriate lens material and design, assess contact lens fit, comfort, and vision, processing orders, applying insurance and various other tasks.
  • Educate patients on contact lens products, proper care of contact lens, and insertion and removal of contact lenses.
  • Perform documentation, patient education and enter charges. Assist with the flow of patient care.
  • Explain vision benefits to patients and collect fees.
  • Communicate with lab and patients regarding fitting and billing.
  • Maintain professionalism to provide excellent customer service for patients; practices confidentiality and privacy protocols by following policies and HIPAA requirements.

   

  Outstanding candidates will have:

  • Exceptional verbal communication and documentation skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills, a positive demeanor and a teamwork mindset.
  • NCLE Certification or two years previous related work experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.
  • Experience and competency with computer applications, organizational and mathematical skills
  • Willingness to travel between different locations in the Omaha Metro area. (We pay mileage and travel time)
  • This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma/GED

   

  Offered Candidates will need to do the following before first day:

  • Successfully complete a background check which includes an education verification, and a motor vehicle record check. Positions handling payments will also complete a credit check post offer.
  • Successfully complete drug, alcohol and nicotine testing. 

   

  Our Benefits include:

  • FREE routine eye exams
  • FREE lenses and eyeglass frames at reduced cost
  • 401(k)
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays