What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at University Eye Specialists?
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Optician Non-Licensed or Licensed
DEPARTMENT: Optical - Maryville
Job Summary: This individual is responsible for oversight of all aspects of dispensary operations.
Education and Experience:
1. One year of sales experience
2. Two years of medical office experience, preferred.
3. Three years of optical experience, preferred.
4. Working knowledge of inventory management, eyewear sales, and basic financial management.
Essential Skills and Abilities:
1. Wide-ranging knowledge applicable to eye care and current trends in eyewear.
2. Extensive experience and understanding of all aspects related to operations of a modern optical dispensary.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensures that patients are properly educated regarding their vision prescription and available options.
2. Maintains emphasis on profitable operations while satisfying patient needs.
3. Maintains appropriate standards of quality, honesty, and patient service.
4. Constantly assesses financial performance, exceeding sales goals.
5. Ensures that all dispensary-related objectives are met.
6. Manages vendor relationships.
7. Files vision insurance claims.
8. Provide over-the-top customer service throughout the sales, fitting, dispensing and post-care process.
9. Troubleshoots and addresses any eyewear concerns.
10. Thoroughly inspects eyewear for accuracy and functionality prior to recommending an eyeglass re-check appointment.
11. Orders contact lenses for sale or diagnostics.
12. Completes insertion and removal training, as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- optical: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person