Pediatric Optician

Pediatric optician needed at Children's Optical.

Come and join our team supporting Children's Hospital Eye Clinics! Our patient population ranges from infants to 18 years old. The great majority are school age kids. Most have Medicaid or CHP . The kids are fantastic to work with. Many of the kids we see have special needs. It can occasionally be challenging but it is ALWAYS rewarding.

We have 4 optical locations inside various Children's Hospital Colorado Eye clinics. The currently open position is located at the new Children's Hospital Village Pavilion in Aurora. This is a Monday through Friday only situation - we don't work evenings and we're closed on weekends. We only provide eyeglasses, no contact lenses.

As an optician with Children’s Optical you’ll support Children's Hospital providers (a combo of O.D.s and M.D.s). We need someone with significant opticianry experience who has masterful talents as a dispensing optician but also someone with a desire, skills and personality to work with kids. We need someone who is extremely reliable, a self-starter who can work independently, a quick study, neat and organized, detail oriented and has unfailingly solid customer pleasing skills. Pay is generous and will include vacation time, paid holidays, allowance for sick days and a retirement plan option (with employer matching) is available.

Thanks for your consideration. We have a great team and would love to have you join us!

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assist customers in selecting frames and lenses that best suit their prescription, lifestyle, and budget.
• Take accurate facial measurements and ensure proper frame fitting and adjustments.
• Educate customers on lens options, coatings, and treatments to meet their visual needs.
• Verify prescriptions and ensure accurate ordering processing.
• Perform correct data entry for eyeglass orders and invoicing.
• Troubleshoot optical issues and provide solutions to customers.
• Dispense, adjust, and repair prescription eyeglasses as needed.
• Verify vision insurance eligibility and process claims.
• Determine and collect copays or out-of-pocket expenses.
• Provide guidance on eyewear maintenance and care.
• Utilize technology and applications effectively to manage patient records and appointments.
• Collaborate with the optometrist and ophthalmologists to ensure seamless patient care and satisfaction.
• Conduct end-of-day accounting procedures and reconcile transactions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Optician (Required)
• Proficient in interpreting prescriptions and recommending appropriate eyewear.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with an eye on trends in eyewear.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Certification as an Optician (preferred but not required).

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Hours per week:

• 24-40 hours per week

Paid Training:

• Yes
• Will be working at Children's Hospital Village Pavilion location for training. Some inter-office travel might be requested but only in rare situations when other staff might need coverage (out sick, vacation, etc).

Pay frequency:

• Every other week

Management:

• Team Lead / owner

Shifts announced:

• N/A - fixed schedules unless coverage is needed at another location.
• Open to covering other Children's Hospital Optical locations due to sick leave or vacations.

Shift:

• Day

Employees working per shift:

• 7 or fewer

Work Remotely

• No

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Children’s Optical is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe in cultivating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional eye care and service to our customers. We encourage:

• Military experienced candidates to apply and bring their valuable skills to our team.
• Applicants with resume gaps or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more, as we value diverse experiences.
• Job seekers of all ages, including older individuals, to apply and contribute their expertise.
• Candidates without a college diploma to apply, focusing on relevant experience and skills.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Aurora, CO 80011 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Aurora, CO 80011: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $26