What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician/Optometric Technician position at Excel Eye Center?
About us
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- On-the-job training
- Lively atmosphere
At Excel Eye Center, we perform comprehensive eye exams using the most advanced and precise equipment. Our opticians assist ophthalmologists in filling patient’s eyeglasses and contact lens prescriptions. Our staff exhibits the ability to customize a patient’s prescription by educating the patient on available options that will enhance their visual needs optically and cosmetically. Previous optical or medical experience is preferred but not required for the right person.
Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient with computers
- Manage multiple tasks
- Comfortable interacting with patients, doctors, staff, and industry representatives
- Speak with professionalism, compassion, and confidence
- Work under minimal supervision
- Operate optical equipment and tools
- Motivated and organized
- Team player and accountable
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist patients with frame selection
- Educate patients on the benefits of lenses
- Measure, fit, repair, and adjust frames
- Accurately calculate expenses and collect payment
- Ensure accuracy of orders and dispense eyeglasses to patients
- Answer phones and assist with insurance verification
- Inventory management
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Application Question(s):
- Are you looking for a full-time or part-time position?
- Do you have any plans to attend school within the next year?
- Are you willing to work at other Excel Eye Center locations as needed?
- Are you able to commit to a minimum of 1 year of employment at full-time status at Excel Eye Center?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $22
