What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Lab Assistant/Tech position at HealthDrive?
Overview
HealthDrive delivers on-site dentistry, optometry, podiatry, audiology, and behavioral health services to residents in long-term care, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities. Each specialty offered by HealthDrive is one that directly impacts the quality of daily life for the deserving residents we serve. HealthDrive connects patients in need of vital healthcare to doctors committed to dignity and excellence. Conveniently located off Route 9, close to routes 90 and 495 in a spacious modern office! Cafe and workout center available in the building! PPO Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available as well as a generous PTO policy.
$500 SIGN ON BONUS!!
The Optical Lab Assistant/Technician is responsible for the completion of all eyeglass orders placed with the HealthDrive Optical Lab and for organizational tasks within the lab.
Responsibilities
- Cut eyeglass lenses and assemble eyeglasses for final inspection by lab supervisor.
- Confirming prescriptions of eyeglass lenses
- Inspecting and aligning completed eyeglasses
- Organizational tasks to ensure a well-stocked and efficient lab. Tasks include:
- Stocking the on-site eyeglass frame inventory and communicating purchase needs with Lab Supervisor
- Ensuring special order lenses are paired with the correct patients
- Coordinating dispense paperwork for third party eyeglass orders
- Prioritizing eyeglass orders when urgency is required
- Filing all necessary invoices for end-of-month statements
- Calling outside vendors about specific order needs
- Complete all orders within HealthDrive internal computer system.
- Send all necessary paper work to opticians or coordinators
- Update managers/supervisors with feedback from providers to improve services or provide recognition of staff members
Other duties and tasks may be assigned as appropriate or necessary
Qualifications
The Optical Lab Assistant must be able to work closely with the Lab Supervisor to ensure the timely completion of patient eyeglasses and have the ability to follow up consistently and diligently. Be highly organized and professional. Have an ability to pay close attention to detail. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environmentand be self-motivated.
