What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician/Contact Lens Fitter- Kennestone position at Marietta Eye Clinic?
Optician / Contact Lens Fitter-Kennestone
Job Category: Non-Clinical
Full-Time
Marietta, GA 30067, USA
Job Details
Description
Marietta Eye Clinic is hiring a Optician / Contact Lens Fitter for our Windy Hill location!
About the Opportunity:
This position is responsible for all dispensing and optical activities. This includes all technical procedures of fitting, necessary bench work and allied optical procedures. Included also will be any necessary clerical functions required to satisfy patient needs which may include acting as liaison between pertinent departments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists patient with selection of eyewear, making such facial measurements and adjustments as are necessary to properly fit glasses to the patient.
- Interviews patient to determine visual needs.
- Interprets Refractionist’s prescription.
- Instructs and counsels patient on proper methods of eyeglass care.
- Enters prescription and sales information into computerized system and performs all other clerical functions required to satisfy patient needs.
- Verifies Optical Benefit coverage.
- Experience with billing vision benefit plans; VSP, Eyemed, Superior Vision, March Vision and Envolve.
- Dispenses and adjusts optical product.
- Inspects final product for accuracy in accordance with prescription requirements, original order.
- Reconciles patient's concerns to their satisfaction.
- Performs all other dispensing functions consistent with the accepted professional.
- Practice as authorized by the California Board of Medical Examiners and organizational policies and practices.
- Conducts daily inventory of frames and accessories as requires.
- Repairs frames as required.
- Completes all required forms.
- Dispensers may also repair; solder; check out prescriptions; edge; mount and complete eyeglasses for final delivery to patients.
- Maintain written and verbal communication with lab as required.
- Will perform customer service and floor coordinating duties.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
About the Candidate:
- High school diploma or GED.
- One years previous experience or training in this or a similar role
- Customer service experience and experience working with patients is a plus
At Marietta Eye Clinic, we offer the opportunity to be part of an organization that's committed to advancing healthcare and providing exceptional patient care. Our clinic delivers superior value to patients, physicians, associates, and communities through professional and innovative services. We provide an outstanding benefits package to our full-time associates that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- Associate discounts at major retailers
Join our team at Marietta Eye Clinic and take advantage of these incredible benefits while making a difference in the lives of our patients.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
Ability to Commute:
- Marietta, GA 30060 (Required)
Work Location: In person
