What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPTICIAN position at Amtec Contract?
OPTICIAN
Location: Pasadena, CA
Position: Full-time
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 2 years of experience as an Optician
- Can start ASAP
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists patients with proper frame and lens selection.
- Educates patients on various options for both clear lenses, sunglasses, and any other needs the patient may have.
- Ensures proper fit and measurements for all lens types including single vision, bifocal, progressive and others.
- Educates patients on the benefits of having multiple pairs of glasses to fill all their eye care needs.
- Verifies patient insurance and explains their benefits.
- Dispenses glasses and makes sure patients knows about adaptation to new prescriptions, lens types, etc.
- Helps patients with repairs and adjustments.
- Ensures patient phone calls are returned in a timely manner and patient is informed of any delays with eye-wear purchased.
- Assists with any other tasks that need to be completed in the office.
- Lab experience in edging, finishing and surfacing preferred.