Optician

WHAT WE OFFER:

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  Starting wage of $14-$16, based on previous experience

  
  


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  6.5 paid holidays per year

  
  


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  Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year

  
  


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  Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k

  
  


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  Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program

  
  

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  Assist patients in the selection process of spectacles, providing education on quality choices, lens selection, and frame styling to fit their lifestyle and prescription.

  
  


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  Calculate insurance co-pay based on insurance eligibility.

  
  


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  Accurately enter spectacle orders; ensure timely delivery by monitoring status on a daily basis.

  
  


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  Receive spectacle orders into system, verify order, notify patients, and schedule dispensing.

  
  


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  Contact patients for follow up on progress of adapting to dispensed eyewear and prescribed contacts.

  
  


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  Perform spectacle adjustments and repairs when necessary.

  
  


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  Troubleshoot patient concerns with eyewear when necessary.

  
  


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  Educate patients on the care of prescribed eyewear.

  
  


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  Maintain inventory pertaining to all aspects of the optical retail area, including lab supplies.  Report inventory as required.

  
  


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  Maintain displays of optical merchandise.

  
  


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  Monitor patient flow throughout appointment, properly communicating delays to other departments.

  
  


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  Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the doctor and practice leadership.

  
  

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  Physical Activity:  Standing, Walking, Stooping, Grasping, Typing, and Manual dexterity. The worker is required to have visual and verbal acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

  
  


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  Physical Requirements:  Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 pounds from waist to shoulder, and 5 pounds from shoulder to overhead.

  
  


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  Work Environment: Professional medical office environment.