What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Optician position at Northeast Eye Center?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Optician, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional eye care and eyewear services. This energetic position offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise with outstanding customer service, ensuring patients receive personalized solutions that enhance their vision and confidence. As a Licensed Optician, you will be at the forefront of optical care, guiding patients through eyewear selections, fittings, and adjustments while adhering to all health regulation policies and maintaining clinical confidentiality.
Duties
- Dispense spectacle lenses and fit eyewear frames accurately based on prescriptions and patient needs
- Place fresnel prism for diplopia patients
- Assist customers in selecting appropriate eyewear by providing expert advice on optics, frame styles, and lens options
- Conduct eyewear fittings, adjustments, and repairs to ensure optimal comfort and functionality
- Manage patient records using EMR/EHR systems while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and medical confidentiality policies
Experience
- Proven experience as a Licensed Optician or in retail optometry settings with strong knowledge of ophthalmology principles
- Familiarity with medical terminology related to eye health, anatomy, physiology, and laboratory procedures
- Hands-on experience with spectacle lens dispensing, eyewear fittings, and optical laboratory equipment
- Knowledge of health regulation policies including HIPAA, state healthcare regulations, and clinic-specific confidentiality protocols
- Experience working with EMR/EHR systems for medical records management and medical coding practices
- Retail sales experience combined with excellent customer service skills to foster positive patient interactions
- Ability to perform basic math calculations for retail transactions and optical measurements accurately
Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise makes a difference! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while providing a vibrant work environment that values innovation, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.
Competitive salary with incentive bonus and benefit package.
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $40