Optician

Description

Dakota Eye Institute is a group of professionals dedicated to providing an unprecedented level of care and responsive service to our patients.  We are committed to providing our staff with an excellent work environment, opportunities for self-development and growth, and recognition for hard work and commitment to Dakota Eye Institute. 

We are currently seeking a full-time Optician to join our team in Bismarck! This position is responsible for the smooth operation of the optical department by providing unprecedented care to DEI patients with customer service and optical skills along with ability in salesmanship. This position is integral in the success of the optical department by maintaining communication with the optical manager on matters pertaining to the department. Day-to-day, ongoing work provides interaction and assistance with patients in styling, adjusting, and troubleshooting eyewear while working in conjunction with other individuals in the organization to provide an exemplary patient experience and improving patients lives by improving their sight.

Job Responsibilities 

• Provides quality care and an exceptional experience for all patients, directly or indirectly

• Provides patients with quality education on their eyewear needs

• Develops skills and performs styling, measuring, adjusting, selling, and dispensing of eyewear

• Performs selling and can keep the optical department profitable with high sales while also maintaining a low cost of goods

• Knowledgeable of the insurances we accept and can process orders for eyewear

• Checks the quality of orders received and verifies the accuracy of prescriptions

• Assists patients that are having issues with their eyewear and can troubleshoot and resolve patient issues

• Assists in the contact lens area and performs other duties as deemed necessary

• Answers phone calls, collects money, balances money collection reports daily, and tracks product orders

• The employee is punctual and can complete assigned shifts unless excused by the supervisor. Personal time use is kept within the guidelines as set forth in the policy manual.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Use of hand coordination and dexterity

• Effective communication skills

• Computer skills

• Ability and willingness to assist wheelchair-bound patients

• Ability to be on your feet for an 8 hour shift

• Willingness to develop new skills

Benefits 

• 401(k) with a generous employer contribution

• Health and Dental Insurance with employer premium contribution

• H.S.A. with an employer contribution

• Vision Benefits 

• Long Term Disability Insurance - Employer Paid 

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Away 

• And more!

Work Schedule 

Monday - Friday with rotating Saturdays from 8 AM to Noon

This position is considered a full time position, approximately 40 hours per week.

Pay Range

$15.50 to $22.00/hour commission!

To apply for this opportunity, visit http://www.dakotaeye.com/about/job-openings and complete the job application on our website. If selected to move forward into our interview process, the first interview is a one way video interview through our Spark Hire interview tool. Please watch your personal email to receive application status communication. 

Salary : $16 - $22