What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician/Contact Lens Fitter-Douglasville position at TPR/CPM Staff?
Job Summary
This position is responsible for all dispensing and optical activities. This includes all technical procedures of fitting, necessary bench work and allied optical procedures. Included also will be any necessary clerical functions required to satisfy patient needs which may include acting as liaison between pertinent departments.
Responsibilities
Assists patient with selection of eyewear, making such facial measurements and adjustments as are necessary to properly fit glasses to the patient.
Interviews patient to determine visual needs.
Interprets Refractionist’s prescription.
Instructs and counsels patient on proper methods of eyeglass care.
Enters prescription and sales information into computerized system and performs all other clerical functions required to satisfy patient needs.
Verifies Optical Benefit coverage.
Experience with billing vision benefit plans; VSP, Eyemed, Superior Vision, March Vision and Envolve.
Dispenses and adjusts optical product.
Inspects final product for accuracy in accordance with prescription requirements, original order.
Reconciles patient's concerns to their satisfaction.
Performs all other dispensing functions consistent with the accepted professional.
Practice as authorized by the California Board of Medical Examiners and organizational policies and practices.
Conducts daily inventory of frames and accessories as requires.
Repairs frames as required.
Completes all required forms.
Dispensers may also repair; solder; check out prescriptions; edge; mount and complete eyeglasses for final delivery to patients.
Maintain written and verbal communication with lab as required.
Will perform customer service and floor coordinating duties.
Performs other related duties as needed
Qualifications
Some experience & knowledge working as a Dispensing Optician
Available and willing to travel to various clinic locations
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