Optician

Work Schedule:
70% FTE 28 Hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Hours may vary based on the needs of the clinic.

Pay:

UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay.

Be part of something Remarkable

Join our Remarkable team as we work together to provide the best care experience to our patients families and the communities we serve!

We are seeking an Optician (ABO NCLE) 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 and retirement plans.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to UW Healths Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education:
Minimum
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred
Completion of an accredited Optician Vision Care Program
Some continued education courses

Work Experience:
Minimum
Computer experience required
Previous eye care experience
Preferred
One or more years optician experience
Lab training or experience preferred
Contact lens training or experience preferred
Optical lab experience and/or optometric technician experience
One or more years of work experience with processing insurance claims

Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum
Obtain ABO Certification within 18-months or three (3) testing periods from the date of hire and maintain the certification
Preferred
American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Certification and/or National Contact Lens (NCLE) Certification

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

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.