What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Assistant position at Johnson Curran Optometry Centers?
Job Description
Are you passionate about helping people look and see their best? Join our team at Johnson Curran Optometry Centers! We are seeking enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to fill Optical Sales and Front Office Associate roles in Salem.
Responsibilities will include (but not limited to) :
- Greet and check in patients, ensuring a positive first impression.
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Handle incoming calls, answer inquiries and provide exceptional customer service.
- Manage insurance verifications and pre-authorizations.
- Assist customers in selecting frames and lenses to suit their needs, lifestyle, and style preferences.
- Provide knowledgeable recommendations on lens types, coatings, and treatments.
- Ensure accurate measurements for lenses and adjustments for frames.
- Dispense, adjust, and repair eyewear.
- Process sales transactions along with proper insurance billing information.
- Assist in care of contact lens patients.
- Actively participate in training events to stay up to date with technology.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment.
Successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong ability to multi-task, acute attention for detail, great follow up, and a high level of integrity. Candidate must be a self-motivated team player wanting to make a difference. Our office is goal and performance oriented so a willingness to be held accountable for results is required. There is half day Saturday and evening work so flexibility is a must. We offer competitive pay, health insurance, eye care benefits, 401K, Paid Time Off, Holiday pay, and a 40 hour work week. Eye care experience is not necessary as long as you have the ability and desire to learn. If you are serious about working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while providing exceptional patient care then we would love to talk to you. Please apply by submitting your cover letter, resume and salary history.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.50 - $14.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
- Monthly bonus
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lynchburg, VA 24502: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $14