What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at Precision Eyes?
Job description
Job Responsibilities
- Interpreting and dispensing prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses.
- Assisting patients in frame and lens selections that best suit vision needs and budget.
- Measuring, fitting and adjusting frames/ glasses.
- Provide guidance to customers on eyewear selection, care, and maintenance.
- Answer questions, address concerns, and ensure customers are satisfied with their eyewear.
- Maintain accurate records of customer prescriptions, orders, and payments.
- Manage inventory, including ordering and stocking eyewear, accessories, and related products
- Assist with fitting contact lenses and instruct patients in care and insertion of lenses.
- Handle insurance claims and work with insurance companies to maximize benefits.
- Follow all safety procedures as per guidelines.
Job Requirements Knowledge, skill, and experience:
- 1-2 years experience as optician REQUIRED
- Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as a neat and professional appearance.
- One year of specialized ophthalmic experience is desirable or completion of on-the-job training upon hiring.
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) credential preferred. Degree of supervision (i.e., direct, indirect), independence, and discretion:
- Position requires a great deal of initiative and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Employee must comply by state/national guidelines to maintain patient confidentiality
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $15.00 to $18.00
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Medical specialties:
- Medical-Surgical
- Ophthalmology
- Surgery
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday (half day Fridays!!!)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Optician/ Optical Shop 1-2 years experience REQUIRED
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Optical: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Campbellsville, KY 42718 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18