Mad River Eye Care is currently hiring for a full-time Optometric Assistant - Paraoptometric Technician to perform pre-testing on our patients, instruct them in contact lens care, and maintain our inventory in the Waitsfield, VT area. This entry-level optometry position earns a competitive wage of $17 - $19+/hour, depending on training and experience.

In addition to competitive pay and our stellar culture, we offer our entry-level Optometric Assistants - Paraoptometric Technicians the following benefits:

• Health insurance stipend of $250/month
• Accrued paid time off (PTO) of up to 32 hours/year
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Employer-matched IRA
• Free eye care for the employee and their immediate family
• One pair of glasses or a supply of contacts per year
• Family discounts
• Paid training
• Continuing education
• Reimbursement for certification or licensing
• Peleton membership
• Space to exercise onsite

Additionally, we offer this entry-level optometry position, support in obtaining your paraoptometric certifications that includes reimbursement for your study resources and certification testing fees.

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application to join our team in this customer service position. We hope to meet you soon!

DAY-TO-DAY

This full-time, entry-level optometry position typically works Monday - Thursday, 7:45 am - 5:15 pm, and enjoys a three-day weekend every week!

As an Optometric Assistant - Paraoptometric Technician, you give vital assistance to our doctor. Each day, you warmly greet our patients upon their arrival, immediately setting them at ease with your excellent customer service skills. You then take a detailed health history and perform the pre-testing that provides the information our doctor needs to begin an exam. With genuine concern for our patients, you act as a liaison between them and our doctor, relaying questions or concerns they have and making sure they have the information they need.

When patients receive contact lenses, they rely on you to help them learn the ropes. You give instructions on insertion, removal, and care, helping them feel like pros in no time. Keeping an eye on our inventory, you make sure we have the lenses and supplies on hand to fill our patients' needs. A go-getter, you tackle any other tasks that need doing in order to help our practice thrive. You love providing great customer service to our clients and making sure they have the support they need to see and feel their best!

ABOUT MAD RIVER EYE CARE

Since our founding in 2018, we've set our sights on becoming the premier providers of primary eye care services and products in the Mad River Valley. Our mission is to deliver eye care in a friendly and comfortable way as efficiently and accurately as possible. To achieve this end, we use the latest in eye care technology as we perform vision and eye-health exams, manage medical conditions, provide emergency eye care services, and more. Our optical department boasts an in-house lab, custom vision solutions, and a variety of eyewear options for our clients. We believe strongly in giving back and are always looking for ways to limit our environmental impact as we help the Mad River Valley see clearer.

We owe much of our success to our amazing team who takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service to our clients. Our employees flourish in our collaborative culture where we work together to achieve our goals of giving back. Education and training are priorities in our practice, and we offer exceptional benefits, great pay, and a three-day weekend every week to show our appreciation to our team for the way they give their all.

OUR IDEAL OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT - PARAOPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN

• Personable - able to effectively interact with people
• Kind - compassionate and caring
• Service-oriented - able to provide top-notch customer service
• Organized - attentive to detail
• Communicative - able to explain technical information to our clients

If this sounds like you, keep reading about this entry-level optometry position!

REQUIREMENTS FOR AN OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT - PARAOPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN

• High school diploma or equivalent

If you meet the above requirement, we need you. Apply today to join our optometry team as an Optometric Assistant - Paraoptometric Technician!

Location: 05673