Optometric Technician - Mall of America

About the Role

We're searching for all-around amazing Optometric Technicians to work hand in hand with our Optometrists to give each eye exam patient a stellar experience in our stores. You'll help manage a high volume of patients, complete pre-testing, support with new contact lens insertion and removal training, deliver video assisted eye exams (where applicable), collect critical data, and generally keep our eye exam operations running extra smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between doctor and patient, establishing a great rapport with all eye exam patients
• Perform preliminary clinical data collection (including but not limited to: autorefraction, visual acuity, eye pressure, pupil testing, ocular motility testing, retinal imaging, and lensometry)
• Support with in-person and video-assisted eye exam appointments as available
• Support new contact lens wearers through delivering insertion and removal training. Additionally, train additional team members (as directed by the Store Leader) on how to deliver insertion and removal training
• Support the patient and store team through each step of the booking process with appointment confirmation, annual exam outreach, and contact lens follow-up to ensure the patient has a seamless appointment experience
• Efficiently manage the flow of our patients through the eye exam process
• Provide support to the doctor in maintaining meticulous and accurate records of data collected
• Help with the preparation of reports to other medical professionals as needed
• Ensure adherence to governmental regulations and privacy policies (e.g., HIPAA/PIPEDA), and company procedures
• Prepare and maintain an organized exam room by replenishing supplies, keeping contact lens trials up-to-date, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness for our equipment, and performing ongoing maintenance and calibration as needed
• Support the retail sales team as directed by the Store Leader

Qualifications

• Professional, articulate, and have a compassionate approach to patient care
• A team player who's effective and efficient when collaborating and communicating with doctors, the store team, and patients
• Excellent with multitasking, organization, and time management in prioritizing appointments to maintain efficient patient flow
• Able to think outside of the box when needed
• Precise and comfortable with technology, and able to quickly learn and effectively use new medical applications
• Excited to work side by side (or virtually!) with a doctor in a high-volume retail setting

Skills

• 1+ years of experience in a medical environment supporting doctors
• Exceptionally knowledgeable about eyewear and able to accurately describe the features and benefits of different offerings
• Working knowledge of G Suite
• Previous work experience with optometry, electronic health records, or medical care
• Familiar with healthcare technology systems and equipment (EMR systems, retinal cameras, exam room equipment)
• Completion of an Optometric Technician training program or CPOT certification (Certified Paraoptometric Technician)

Benefits

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Vacation days per year
• Retirement savings plan (401(k))
• Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
• Short-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Support
• Optical Education Reimbursement
• Free eyewear
• And more (just ask!)

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for part-time employees:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Free eyewear
• Paid sick leave
• And more (just ask!)

Pay

In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees. For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is thoughtfully determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant market data.

For applicable postings, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if you are required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek.