About this role
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.
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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.
- High School Diploma or equivalent Required
- Completion of an accredited Optician Vision Care Program Preferred
- Computer experience Required
- Previous experience in customer service or eye care setting Required
- 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
- 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
- American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Certification and/or National Contact Lens (NCLE) Certification Preferred
UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.
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About UW Health
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is a 471-bed facility that ranks among the finest academic medical centers in the United States. Frequently cited in publications listing the nation's best health care providers, UW Hospital and Clinics is recognized as a national leader in fields such as cancer treatment, pediatrics, ophthalmology, surgical specialties and organ transplantation.
What you'll do
- The Optician will assist patients in selecting appropriate eyewear, dispensing contact lenses, and performing necessary repairs and adjustments to optical devices. Responsibilities also include educating patients and their families on the proper care of their eyewear.
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