What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Assistant/ Optician position at Sight Eyecare?
Family owned private practice looking for an OUTGOING, RELIABLE and MOTIVATED person to join and grow with us. Applicants must have strong computer knowledge, customer service and thrive in working independently and alongside fellow staff members.
Your responsibilities will include but NOT LIMITED to the following:
- Scheduling appointments, verifying and billing insurances, checking patient in and out
- working up patient with preliminary testing (i.e. autorefractor, lensometer, fundus photos, icare)
- Knowledge of vision and medical insurance is a plus
- Educate and recommend patients on various types of lenses and frames
- Ability to adjust & repair frames, work with contact lens
- Ability to review optometrist prescriptions and orders based on electronic medical records (ie. Crystal PM)
Experience:
- High school diploma (required)
- at least 1 year in customer service
- Background in optical (recommended)
Compensation will be based on experience.
Weekday hours 9-6 (closed Wednesdays), Saturdays 9-2pm
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Why are you wanting to leave your current job?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Optical: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Richmond, TX 77406: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14