Optician

Work Schedule :

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday Friday between the hours of 8 : 00am 5 : 00pm, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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 Health’s 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

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 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

Our integrity shines through in 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.

Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

EOE, including disability / veterans.

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.