What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Optician position at American Fork Vision Center?
American Fork Vision Center is a fun, established family practice in search of an organized, out going professional to join our optical team as an Optician. We're looking for someone who will support our staff and doctors as well as interact with our patients in a professional manner. Training will be provided on the job if no experience is gad. The position is 2-3 weekdays 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM and rotating Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM for our office in American Fork (1-2 Saturdays a month). Pay is hourly starts at $17.00 but can be much more with prior experience in the optometric industry. Benefits include bonuses based on goals (generally $100-$200 per paycheck) and free eye health care for immediate family.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Helping patients check in and verify insurance information
- Helping patients select eyewear and bill vision insurances
- Verifying prescriptions from patients eye wear
- Help patients learn to insert contact lenses
- Dispensing and adjusted glasses
- Checking out and collecting payments from patients
- Answering phones and other various duties
Qualifications:
- Energetic, quick learner with the ability to multitask
- Excellent basic math skills
- Be able to work in a busy fast paced environment
- Previous customer service or sales experience is a plus
- High school Diploma or equivalent
Salary: Starts at $17.00 an hour for training but increases as you finish your training and learn new positions.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20