About Us

At BoozmanHof Regional Eye Clinic, we have proudly served as Northwest Arkansas's trusted partner in eye care for more than 45 years. Since 1977, our mission has been simple: to help you see clearly and live life to the fullest. Our practice combines advanced technology, expert care, and a heartfelt commitment to our patients.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Optical Lab Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in a technical setting and/or eye care. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with patients in our optical department as well as in our lab crafting lenses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Correctly read and interpret prescription specifications and input into computer properly to ensure lenses are cut properly

• Identify and work with basic optical laboratory equipment, tools, supplies, and materials

• Consistently adhere to hourly deadlines for finishing jobs

• Maintain the lab area and equipment in a safe and organized manner

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly lab equipment maintenance as scheduled and in accordance with lab/equipment manual specifications

• Understanding of and ability to add and/or subtract positive and negative integers

• Perform multiple concurrent tasks at several different equipment stations to maintain acceptable job flow

• Read, comprehend and follow technical manuals and protocols

• Fill out all assigned reporting forms in a timely manner

• Read and interpret prescription specifications.

• Other duties as assigned.

Applicant Qualifications

• Experience working in the optical industry is preferred.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to remain calm and tactful during stressful situations.

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours per day per scheduled shift)

• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to approximately 45 lbs, on rare occasions aid in moving heavy lab equipment

• Must possess excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills

• Ability to operate basic office equipment

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to identify and solve problems, and facilitate problem solving

• Attention to detail

• Time management skills - ability to prioritize and work quickly and efficiently when there are multiple customers to assist

• Ability to deal with stressful situations such as dissatisfied customers

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees

Why Join Us?

• Work in an environment that fosters excellence and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about healthcare.

• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Contribute to innovative solutions that enhance patient care and streamline scheduling processes.

• Join a practice that combines advanced technology, expert care, and commitment to our patients.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in an optical laboratory setting

• Environment often fast-paced, deadline oriented

• Confined space with one or more employees at any given time

• May work alone in lab as necessary or with partner

• Exposure to dusts, fumes, glass and/or plastic lens particulates, standard chemicals found in optical lab (some of which may be caustic), metal alloy (solid and melted), moderately high levels of noise, fluorescent lighting, cleaning agents and electrical energy

• Will be working primarily with small manual tools (screwdriver, pliers, etc.), lenses and automated laboratory equipment