What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Optician position at SightMD?
A career that changes lives.
SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, extending the reach of exceptional eye care to patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts. With over 127 eye care providers and the convenience of 60 locations, our commitment to delivering unparalleled services is at the heart of everything we do. As we embark on our mission, we are actively seeking teammates who are eager to contribute to our legacy of eye excellence, a tradition that spans more than 50 years.
Position Summary:
As the Licensed Optician, you will play a vital role in assisting patients with retail optical purchases, adjustments, and repairs. You will specialize in designing, fitting, and dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses to help individuals correct their vision. You will be tasked with ensuring that prescriptions are properly filled and that patients receive the appropriate eyewear for their needs.
Job Duties & Essential Functions:
- Assist patients with frame selection, lens choices, and adjustments/repairs.
- Open/close the optical department as scheduled.
- Post sales, balance transactions, and submit to Accounts Payable.
- Maintain inventory (posting and physical counts).
- Educate patients on contact lenses and order them as needed.
- Ensure accurate, complete orders with no remakes.
- Provide information on lenses, coatings, sunglasses, discounts, etc.
- Review warranties, return policies, and other relevant details with patients.
- Obtain prior authorizations for hardware when needed.
- Stay informed about local optical plans.
- Participate in physical inventory counts.
- Adhere to RMEC policies (punctuality, attendance, dress code).
- Show flexibility in job assignments and pride in RMEC’s success.
- Demonstrate initiative in achieving practice goals.
- Special projects and other duties may be assigned as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- A.B.O. certification required.
- Desire to further knowledge by attending continuing education seminars and optical conventions.
- A willingness and desire to learn by instruction from Optical Manager, co-workers, and physicians.
- Ability to communicate well with patients, co-workers and physicians.
Work Schedule:
- Monday - Friday
- 36-40 hours weekly
Hourly Pay Rate:
- $30 an hour
Benefits:
We aim to take care of our teammates the same way we take care of our patients. All SightMD employees receive the following benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Company Paid Term Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement Plan - 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Career Development Programs
- Sales Incentives
* All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
SightMD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal, state and local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact People Services at peopleservices@sightgrowthpartners.com
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