What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at Family Eye Care?
***Please submit cover letter with resume and tell us why feel you would be best for this position.
We are a growing Optometry office looking for a full time Optician. A positive attitude, professional demeanor, and top notch work ethic are required. The office is looking for someone who is excited to engage with people, has a passion for patient care, and looking to stay long-term in this position.
Duties and responsibilities:
* Provide exceptional customer service
*Assess and interpret patient's needs/wants based upon prescription requirements, facial features, lifestyle, and occupation. Suggest most appropriate products (i.e. frames, lens type, coatings)
* Take necessary measurements (i.e. taking pupillary distance, measurement for the appropriate lens designs)
* Verify insurances and interpret benefits for both vision and medical plans
*Prepare work order for lab ensuring all pertinent information is listed (i.e. patient information, prescription, lens size, measurements, specials tints or coatings)
*Communicate regularly with labs and frame vendors to minimize delays
*Inspect final product using a lensometer to determine accuracy according to work order. Adjust completed eyeglasses using pliers, hands and heat if necessary
Skills and Abilities:
*Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
*Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
*Ability to operate basic office equipment.
*Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
*Ability to multi-task.
*Ability to identify and solve problems, and facilitate problem solving.
*Attention to detail
*Time management skills-ability to prioritize and work quickly and efficiently when there are multiple customers to assist.
*Ability to deal with stressful situations such as dissatisfied patients.
*Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
*Adjust/repair damaged frames, replace nose pads or missing screws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Optical: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22
