Job Description
Pay : $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Job description :
We are a private optometry practice looking to hire a full-time optician or optical technician!
Job Responsibilities :
- Communicate effectively with patients about glasses, frames and lenses options
- Assisting patients in selecting frames, lenses and lens options in our optical
- Measure and fit glasses accurately and efficiently
- Repair and / or adjust glasses / frames as needed
- Dispensing of glasses and contact lenses to patients
- Answering phone calls with enthusiasm and confidence
- Ability to learn and efficiently use our computer practice management software
- Assist in checking in / out patients
- Checking insurance eligibility, fulling understanding patient vision plan benefits and being able to explain them clearly, and billing glasses and / or contact lens orders through vision insurance plans.
- Pre-Testing / Special Testing Duties : Auto-Refraction, iCare Tonometer, Retinal Photography, OCT, Visual Fields (experience with these tests is not required!)
Job Requirements :
High School diploma or equivalent~40 hours / week (Monday 9 : 00 AM - 7 : 00 PM / Tuesday - Thursday 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM / Friday : 9 : 00 AM - 3 : 00 PM) with 1 hour lunch.Minimum 1 year experience in frame sales / adjustments / repairs (PREFERRED)Comprehensive knowledge of ophthalmic lens options and desire to learn more as technology changesLearning and thorough understanding of Crystal Practice Management computer software which is used to schedule patients, place orders, etc.Ability to feel comfortable and confident answering phone calls to address patient needs and scheduling appointmentUnderstanding of major vision plans and being able to pull benefits and bill for ophthalmic materialsWillingness to create collaborative relationships with industry reps / vendors as well as other team membersProfessional AppearanceAbility to multitask and prioritizeAddress patients' concerns / complaints with empathy and commitment to help resolveBenefits :
Paid Time OffPaid HolidaysNO WeekendsRelated keywords : optical, optical technician, lab technician
Job Type : Full-time
Benefits :
Employee discountPaid time offRetirement planSchedule :
10 hour shift8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayEducation :
High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience :
Ophthalmology Experience : 1 year (Preferred)Work Location : In person