What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at Eye Associates of Iowa City, P.C.?
Optician
Eye Associates is looking for a positive, energetic, motivated professional to become part of our team!
Our position requires the desired candidate to have the ability to educate and fit our patients with quality eyewear. This person must have effective communication skills with our patients and team members. They must also possess high attention to detail and be well organized while being able to multitask. We offer competitive pay with great benefits including: health and dental insurance, 401K, profit sharing and eyewear benefits. This is a full-time position.
Job Responsibilities:
OPTICIAN:
- Recommend appropriate frames, materials and lens coatings based on visual needs and lifestyle ensuring proper fit, accurate measurements and patient satisfaction
- Adjust eyewear to obtain patient comfort and functionality
- Submit optical orders through insurance providers
- Ensure cleanliness of optical displays and frame inventory
- Troubleshooting with patients regarding eyewear in person or via phone
- Complete additional office tasks including, but not limited to, scheduling appointments, insurance documentation, triage phone calls, etc.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to communicate with patients and coworkers
- Embrace new technology and change
- Ability to handle interruptions and multitask
- Competent math and computer skills
- Punctual/flexible
- Flexibility to work from other locations as needed
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- ABO certified
- 1 year optical experience
Job Type/hours: Full time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: Multiple office locations
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Iowa City, IA 52240 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Iowa City, IA 52240: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20