What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at JAMES C LODEN M D P C?
Loden Vision Centers is a growing private practice with a luxury optical boutique. We are seeking an ambitious, motivated, sales oriented individual with exceptional customer service skills to join our team at our main location in Goodlettsville, TN!
HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm or until the last patient leaves. Some travel to other locations may be required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for interpreting prescriptions written by Optometrists and Ophthalmologists
Conducting patient visual needs assessments
Recommending frames and lenses
Calculates insurance co-pays based on insurance eligibility
Prepare work orders for the optical lab
Verify, dispense, and adjusts eyeglasses
Create and maintain displays of optical merchandise
Maintain inventory within the optical department
Demonstrate outstanding customer service and leadership in optical
Learn the policies and procedures necessary for opening, closing, and operating the optical department
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
Commission pay
Work Location: In person; Goodlettsville, TN
Pay: Generous hourly pay commissions
Qualifications:QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or equivalent required
2 years of experience in customer service required
1 year of sales experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated computer literacy, proficient with practice’s EMR
Wide-ranging knowledge applicable to eye care and current trends in eyewear
Extensive experience and understanding of all aspects related to operations of a modern optical dispensary
Working knowledge of inventory management, eyewear sales, and basic financial management
Ability to motivate and train professional staff
Deliver exceptional customer service skills
Able to work calmly in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on quality and accuracy
Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA statutes/regulations, and policies/procedures
Loden Vision Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LVC does not unlawfully discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or other military status, legal alien status or citizenship status, genetic carrier status, genetic information, AIDS or AIDS-related complex or HIV status, being a victim of domestic violence, protected activity (i.e., filing a charge of discrimination, participating in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposing prohibited discrimination),or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.