What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at Premier Medical Group?
SUMMARY OF JOB:
Dispenses, repairs and sells eyewear to optical customers following the Five Star Program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates positive behavior towards customers, associates and the Company.
- Assists customers with the selection and fitting of eye wear.
- Inspects and repairs eye wear.
- Assists with the selection of eyewear, magnifiers and optical accessories.
- Solves problems and offers solutions to patients’ problems with eye wear.
- Maintains neat and attractive dispensing areas.
- Is knowledgeable of and efficiently operates the Company’s practice management system and updates patient records.
- Assigns prices to eye wear and returns defective products to the manufacturer.
- Is responsible for periodic inventories.
- Is responsible for knowing the work schedule, observing work hours and maintaining a good attendance record. (See attached attendance and punctuality requirements.)
- Attends in-service programs.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients, employees, supervisors and the public. Exemplifies the Company’s Five Star Program.
- Follows all corporate and departmental policies and procedures and complies with the Employee Handbook.
- Performs other tasks as needed or directed.
The statements listed above describe the principal functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that are inherent in the position. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals who are able to perform the essential functions of the job.
DEGREE OF SUPERVISION:
Performs duties under indirect and general supervision.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Accountability: Reports directly to the Optical Supervisor
- Education or Training: Must have a high school diploma. Technical experience is preferred.
- Knowledge and Experience: Requires at least two years of optical work experience.
- Dexterity: Must have good manual dexterity for examining patients and operating equipment. Must be able to function in an office setting.
- Accuracy: Must be able to accurately measure and fit eye wear. Must transcribe information received from patients, including insurance coverage, social security and telephone numbers without error.
- Physical Activity: Physical activity involves keying, reaching, grasping, carrying, looking, listening, talking, bending, lifting, standing, walking, and much sitting, resulting in medium work.
- Exertion Requirements: Medium - must be able to exert force to lift and carry from 20 to 50 pounds up to 10 feet occasionally, from 10 to 15 pounds of force up to 10 feet frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to walk, stand or sit to a significant degree depending on task requirements.
- Working Conditions: Works in an office setting, which is well-lighted, ventilated and temperature regulated. Automobile travel may be required.
- Must be able to concentrate on work tasks amidst distractions, such as noise, conversations and foot traffic.
- Must be able to work in a confined area performing repetitive work for extended periods of time.
- Hazards or Risks: In office minimal.
- Worker Characteristics: Must have responsible, ethical and professional manner with the ability to listen, learn, plan and organize. Must be able to communicate with people of different races, sexes, ages and social classes.
- Non-performance Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license and Social Security card or work permit.
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Paid Training:
- Yes
Pay frequency:
- Every other week
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- ABO Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15