What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at Innovista Eye?
Innovista Eye is Now Hiring!!
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Position: Full or Part-Time Lead Optician
- Benefits and bonus incentives
- New, modern full-scope medical eye care clinic
- Providing exceptional concierge-like care in an upscale office environment
- Experience with glasses and contact lens sales as well as optical experience strongly preferred
- Friday 9-3, Saturday 9-1 = Required
We are a new private practice located in the Fair Oaks/Boerne (North San Antonio) area. Our practice will focus on full-scope medical eye care, dry eye services, myopia management, and ocular diseases. We will also provide tailored eyewear services to our patients in our boutique optical.
If you are a high energy, self-motivated, driven individual who is willing to grow with our new practice and offer exceptional services and care, we would love to meet you!
We look forward to meeting you!
Please forward resumes to drrojas@innovistaeye.com
www.innovistaeye.com
@innovista.eye
Innovista Eye is dedicated to combining innovation and aesthetic excellence in eye care. Led by Dr. Luis Rojas, a Therapeutic and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist and Orthokeratologist, the practice specializes in Dry Eye treatment, Myopia Management, Specialty Contact Lenses, Ocular Disease, and LASIK & Cataract Co-Management. Innovista Eye is passionate about delivering tailored care to meet the unique needs of every patient in San Antonio, TX.
Role Description
- Assisting patients frame styling eye wear based on the understanding of optics and patient's prescription, aesthetics, hobbies/functionality, and other vision requirements.
- Take accurate measurements by using manual techniques and pupillometer to ensure proper fit and comfort of eyewear.
- Educate patients on lens options, coatings, and frames to help them make informed decisions. - Adjust and repair eyewear as needed to ensure proper fit and functionality.
- Process orders for eyewear, including verifying insurance coverage, submitting claims, and coordinating with labs for lens production.
- Maintain accurate records of patients prescriptions, orders, and payments.
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Be able to schedule patients, describe our services and products we offer, verify, and explain insurance benefits, set proper recall appointments and reminders.
- Assist in local health fairs and events, as well as dedicating time to travel and market our office and services to local businesses and other subspecialties in the area
Qualifications
- Previous experience as an Optician. - Knowledge of retail math and systems for inventory management and sales tracking.
- Familiarity with retail management practices to effectively manage the optical department.
- Understanding of aseptic technique for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the dispensing area.
- Proficiency in using electronic health record systems such as Crystal PM for medical billing and medical records management.
- Proficiency in Optics and understanding of Optometry concepts
- Strong focus on Customer Service and delivering optimal Customer Satisfaction
- Experience or familiarity with Eye Exams and related procedures
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work accurately and efficiently
- Knowledge of eyewear products and lens technologies is a plus
- High school diploma or GED required; certification in Opticianry preferred
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Salary : $15