Ophthalmic Technician - Richmond

Are you passionate about providing personal and professional patient care? If so, look no further, we’ve got the job for you!

At Dr. Tavel, we have been family owned for over 80 years and are focused on providing outstanding eye exams, glasses, and contacts at our 24 Indiana offices. Our team is collaborative and focused on providing a SPEC-tacular patient experience to help Hoosiers see better, look better, and feel better.

At Dr. Tavel, we deliver the following:

• Opportunities for advancement including advanced Ophthalmic Technician, Optician, and Store Management
• A culture that values diversity and inclusion
• A progressive and results-oriented leadership team
• Investment in training and developing our staff so they can shine as experts
• Offices, equipment, and inventory that exceed patient expectations

Our ideal candidate possesses the following traits:

• Outgoing personality who enjoys interacting with patients
• Desire to help patients experience the gift of sight
• Exhibits high integrity
• Focused and detail oriented
• Outstanding problem solver
• Dedicated to learning and self-improvement
• Works well in a team setting
• Lives out the company’s core values

Responsibilities include:

• Assist our Doctors of Optometry by performing various pre-exam and exam elements
• Administer OCTs, visual fields, fundus photos, and other ophthalmic tests

• Assisting with general front office operations: answering the phone, check-in, check-out, and pretesting patients
• All things insurance: verifying eligibility, answers questions, and authorizing benefits
• Completing training to advance your skills and knowledge

Requirements

• Previous ophthalmic or optometric tech experience is a big plus
• Previous medical experience is a plus
• A positive attitude and a willingness to strive for excellence
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays
• Bilingual in Spanish is a big plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation + monthly bonus
• Vacation/PTO + 6 paid holidays
• COVID payment program for vaccinated employees
• Free eye exams and glasses for you
• Generous discounts for immediate and extended family members
• Medical insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance
• 401K
• Sponsored company outings for you and your family to attend

Position starting pay $17 an hour