Vision Clinic - Optometric Optician

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 6.5 paid holidays per year


• 2 Floating Holidays


• Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year


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


• Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  

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


• Calculate insurance co-pay based on insurance eligibility. 


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


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


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


• Perform adjustments and repairs when necessary. 


• Troubleshoot patient concerns with eyewear when necessary. 


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


• Maintain displays of optical merchandise. 


• Monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays. 


• Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the office manager or team lead, and doctor(s). 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

• High school graduate or equivalent. 


• Sales/retail experience is preferred. 


• Previous optician experience is a plus. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines):

• Physical Activity:  Talking, Hearing. 


• Physical requirements: Sedentary work.  Involves sitting most of the time. 


• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.