What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at Bright Eyes Family Vision?
Looking for a career in the eye care industry, working in a fun, community-oriented environment where your contributions are valued? We offer that, along with competitive pay, a friendly patient base, and more!
The Practice
Bright Eyes Family Vision is a growing practice committed to serving our community by creating an exceptional personalized eye care experience. We believe in living generously and valuing others above ourselves.
The Position
Your primary role as an Optician is to ensure patients have a comfortable experience throughout their visit with us. We are a smaller practice, so you will be trained in all areas of patient care, including reception, technician, and optical. We want to support your growth and advancement in this exciting and rapidly evolving field. In return, we expect our employees to make a positive impact in the practice and in the lives of our patients. We are looking for a friendly, energetic, self-motivated person who enjoys working on a team. You will need good computer and verbal skills, as well as the ability to multitask. Our office hours are Monday/Tuesday 10a-7p, Wednesday 8a-5p, Thursday 9a-7p, Friday 8a-5p, and Saturday 9a-2p.
Duties
- Lead patients through the sales process of selecting and purchasing eyewear and contact lenses
- Understand product benefits, and help customers personalize their eyewear in a courteous and professional manner
- Train contact lens insertion and removal skills
- Adjust and fit eyewear for patients
- Answer phone and schedule appointments
- Verify insurance coverage and educate patients on their benefits
- Perform screening tests on patients prior to examination
- File vision claims for exams and materials
- Other duties as assigned
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have
- At least 2 years of optical experience
- Experience with submitting vision claims to Eyemed and VSP
- Outgoing personality and empathy for others
- Attention to detail and sense of organization
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23