What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician - Part-Time position at MCPHS?
The School of Optometry is looking for a part-time registered optician to provide high-quality training and education for students in the School of Optometry’s optical shop, 10 Optical. This is a part-time position scheduled to work 27 hours per week, with onsite requirements on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This employee may also be asked to cover 10 Optical periodically as well.
- Provides appropriate patient education regarding lens and frame options
- Ensures the timely processing of daily patient orders
- Completes verification of insurance or vision care coverage for optical products and services
- Oversees the collection of patient payments, the submission of accurate billing information, and the posting of charges and payments in the system
- Supervises and coordinates activities of student interns
- Provides supervision and instruction in optical labs, including edging
- Keeps current details on vision care plans and other third-party payers
- Helps with inventory management and control
- Use of edging equipment
Qualifications:
Required:
- Current Massachusetts Dispensing Optician License
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Optical management required
- Prior experience with third-party payers and vision care plans (VSP, Eyemed, Spectera, MassHealth)
- Experience with electronic health records, inventory management systems, and ordering platforms
- Excellent customer service abilities
Preferred:
- Supervisory experience
- Teaching and/or training experience
Physical Requirements:
- Typical office or administrative working conditions. Staff is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work is primarily sedentary in nature; there are no special physical demands.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone