Lead Optician - Optical

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Work Schedule:
100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday through 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 a Lead Optician to:

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• Join the UW Health Eye Care Team who provides comprehensive care to patients of all ages.
  
• Oversee and mentor Optical staff.
  
• Provide direction, coaching and motivate staff to achieve objectives and provide excellent patient care.
  
• Assist patients with selecting the right fit, shape, style of eyewear and dispense contact lenses.
  
• Perform eyeglass repairs and adjustments.
  
  
  Education:
  Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent
  Preferred -
  
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  • Completion of an accredited Optician Vision Care Program
    
  • Some continued education courses
    
    
    Work Experience:
    Minimum -
    
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    • Computer experience required
      
    • Previous eye care experience
      
    • Minimum 1 year or more supervisory or leadership experience
      
      Preferred -
      
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      • 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 & Certifications
        
        
        
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        • Obtain ABO Certification within 18-months or three (3) testing periods from the date of hire, and maintain the certification within 1-1/2 Yrs Required
          
        • American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Certification and/or National Contact Lens (NCLE) Certification Preferred
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
          
          
          UW Health is committed to being a diverse, 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.
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          

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