What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician - 1+yr EXP REQ position at Esther V. Rettig, MD PA?
About us
Esther V. Rettig, MD PA is a fast growing, 2 doctor practice with locations in McPherson and Salina, KS. We provide comprehensive ophthalmology and surgical eye care. We are an efficient, streamlined patient-centered practice.
Duties:
- Provide exceptional customer service at all times to both external and internal customers.
- Assist patients in selecting frames according to style and color.
- Educate and recommend specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit patient needs.
- Accurately collect measurements such as bridge, eye size, temple length, seg heights, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and pantoscopic tilt.
- Process orders for eyewear and contact lenses for self-pay, DME, VSP and EyeMed.
- Check in all incoming orders to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Able to operate the manual lensometer.
- Dispense patient orders.
- Educate customers on proper eyewear care and maintenance.
- Adjust and repair eyewear as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of customer prescriptions and orders.
- Collaborate with optometrists and ophthalmologists to ensure accurate prescription fulfillment.
- Stay educated on current brand knowledge and new technology.
- Assist other areas when needed.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as an optician preferred.
- Strong knowledge of optical products, including frames, lenses, and contact lenses.
- Familiarity with retail management principles and practices.
- Proficient in retail math calculations for pricing and discounts.
- Experience working with medical records and medical billing systems, such as VisionWeb, is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with customers and healthcare professionals.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to accurately measure and fit eyewear.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address customer concerns or issues with prescriptions or eyewear.
- ABOC not required, but achieving this certification desired.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Optical: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17