What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician: Eyewear Sales position at Elk River Eye Clinic?
Our private optometry clinic is seeking a highly motivated, friendly, dependable optician.
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Job responsibilities include patient education on lenses and frame selection. Having conversations with patients on their lifestyle, to help them find frames and lenses to fit their every day needs. Measure and verify RX's, placing orders in a timely fashion, checking in glasses, fitting, dispensing, repairing, and troubleshooting glasses.
Verifying insurance eligibility, collecting payments and understanding what insurance covers.
Maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of frame boards. Answering phones, scheduling appointments, ordering contact lenses, providing contact lens instruction, entering inventory, data entry, and assisting in other areas as needed, working as a team. Attending monthly meetings.
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Optical and/or retail sales experience is preferred, but we will train the right fun individual.
Working knowledge of general office duties is required.
Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary, as are good telephone skills and excellent customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and time management skills are essential.
Basic math skills are required.
The ability to maintain confidentiality and thorough knowledge of HIPAA policies and procedures are also required.
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Hours are Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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If you are dependable, reliable, fun, and outgoing, we want to hear from you!
To be considered for this position, please send your resume.
*Starting pay at $18.00 an hour and up depending on qualifications.
We are your one stop shop for all of your eye care needs including eye examinations, surgical consultations, contact lens evaluations, children’s eye care, and we have a full eyewear boutique with a great selection of fashion forward brands.
We value great customer service and focus on patient care.
www.elkrivereyeclinic.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)
- Optical: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Elk River, MN 55330 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Elk River, MN 55330: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18