What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician/ Ophthalmic Technician position at Pack Optical + Medspa?
Optician/ Ophthalmic Technician
We are looking for a candidate that is wanting to learn how to be an Optician/ Ophthalmic Technician in our practice. We are looking for a candidate that is invested in learning and growing with our team. Do you LOVE helping patients and want to dedicate your time to helping them have better vision and understanding their eye care? If so, this opportunity is THE position for you!
Pack Optical Medspa, a family-oriented Eye Care, has an opening for an Optician/ Ophthalmic technician to add to our dedicated team of care professionals! No experience needed, on job training is available.
Qualifications
- A positive, friendly demeanor is necessary! The team will look to you for leadership and you will be depended on to help uphold our cultural standards
- An educational approach to client communication. The more our clients know - the better care they can take.
- A learning mindset - it is never too late to learn new skills or to improve the ones you already have
- Attention to detail and a high degree of organization and efficient will help you excel as part of this team
- Truly superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt your style to meet the needs of the person you are serving.
- Initiative to look for tasks that need to be completed and jump in to help
- Must be tech savvy with the ability to learn new software quickly.
- The desire to become part of a fun work family and a collaborator
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist and educate patients with selection of eyeglass frames, lenses, and lens enhancements.
- Assist patients purchasing contact lenses and teach them how to insert, remove, clean and care for lenses
- Processing eyeglasses (includes pricing, measuring, collecting payment, coding, and documenting patient information in the EMR)
- Filing glasses and contact lens claims
- Repair/adjust eyeglasses.
- Maintains clean, organized, and stocked frame displays.
- Aids with keeping inventory of contact lenses, eyeglass frames, accessories, tools, and office supplies
Ophthalmic Technician Duties:
- Checking insurance eligibility and filing claims in a timely manner.
- Answering phones.
- Scheduling of appointments.
- Pre-testing patients
- Call patients.
- Other duties as assigned.
Hours & Availability
This is a full time opening! Your availability should align with our hours of operation as follows:
- Mondays 7:30 am to 5:30pm
- Tuesdays 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesdays 8:30 am to 5:30pm
- Thursdays 7:30 am to 5:30pm
- Fridays CLOSED
- Saturdays and Sundays CLOSED
Compensation
The starting pay range for this position is $16 to $21 per hour.
About Us
Offering a broad spectrum of services, Pack Optical Medspa meets the needs of area families of all ages through the elder years. You will be proud to be part of an optical team that sincerely loves what they do and the clients they care for!
If you are in search of a position in a field that will allow you to make a true difference, you will fit right into this team. Our mission is to give back and make the world a better place - and we take that seriously. Improving vision one person at a time.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Thursday
- No weekends
Experience:
- NONE REQUIRED
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $21