Optician (At least 1 year experience)

Do you have the skillset of making people feel comfortable while educating them? Are you calm and efficient even when there are a line of people waiting to be helped by you? Do people around you describe you as a very pleasant person to be around? If you can say yes to all of those things, we want to talk to you! We are a fast paced multi-doctor optometric practice looking for the right individual to assist patients in frame/lens selection for our patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

* Performs auxiliary testing as ordered by doctor and enters results in electronic record.

* Evaluates patient's vocational and avocational visual requirements by reviewing optical requirements.

* Suits patient's needs by recommending specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames.

* Measures patient for bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical center of eyes using millimeter rule and light reflex pupillometer.

* Helps patients select frames by offering commentary on styles, colors, coordinating frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions.

* Completes electronic lab order.

* Educates patients by offering instructions in eyeglass and contact lens care and use.

* Completes all spectacle and contact lens ordering information in electronic record.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities;

* All other duties as assigned by supervisor

REQUIRED:

-Exceptional customer service

-Strong knowledge of computers and ability to learn new software quickly (IF YOU DO NOT HAVE COMPUTER EXPERIENCE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY)

-Willing to cross-train and learn different tasks

-Can multitask and handle pressure effectively

-Familiarity with Vision Insurances

-Familiarity with VSP billing, Revolution software and frame board management a plus

-ABO certified a plus

-AT LEAST ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE IN OPTICAL REQUIRED

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS/PERKS:

Wage rate dependent on experience and interview tests

Production Bonuses

Medical benefit

Vision benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

IRA retirement compensation program

Staff Events

*eligible for most benefits after 3-month probation period

***MUST PUT IN EMAIL SUBJECT “applying for Optician position”

Thank you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All patients are required to wear a face mask. They go through symptoms screening and temperature check at the door. All staff are required to wear PPE. We sanitize the entire office multiple times a day along with having numerous UV hepa filters.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sales Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Optical Experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location