What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at US Eye?
OPTICAL TECHNICIAN
About US EYE: US Eye, is a physician-led, patient-centric network of eye care practices committed to providing exceptional patient service through premium technology and unrivaled provider expertise. We are one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty physician groups providing patients with care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, and facial surgery. With 50 clinics and 5 surgery centers, led by 95 providers and more than 1,000 team members system wide, we deliver world class care to patients throughout Florida, the Carolinas and Virginia.
About Carolina Eyecare Physicians: Carolina Eyecare Physicians is one of the nation’s leading multi-disciplinary physician groups, providing patients worldwide with care in ophthalmology, optometry, cosmetic facial surgery, and skin care. With several locations throughout Charleston and the surrounding area, we are proud to offer our patients convenient access to nationally renowned surgeons, compassionate staff members and cutting-edge technology.
For over 30 years, the board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists at Carolina Eyecare Physicians have provided for the eye care needs of Lowcountry patients. Our Mission is to “Bring Clear Vision to Life” through compassionate relationships and the unending pursuit of excellence in eye care. At Carolina Eyecare Physicians, we strive to provide our patients with the opportunity to experience a more rewarding and enjoyable life. We hope you come in with high expectations and leave with them exceeded. We consider it an honor to be entrusted with your care.
Job Summary: Are you a strong customer service professional looking for an opportunity to get into high-end optical retail? If so we want to hear from you! An Optical Technician with US Eye is an exciting opportunity to learn on the job in an industry that combines the love of retail and medical devices. Detail oriented, able to multi-task and customer service skills are a must!
Essential Job Functions
401(K) Company Match
Medical and Dental Insurance
Vision Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pet Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Continuing Education
Paid Time Off
US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
About US EYE: US Eye, is a physician-led, patient-centric network of eye care practices committed to providing exceptional patient service through premium technology and unrivaled provider expertise. We are one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty physician groups providing patients with care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, and facial surgery. With 50 clinics and 5 surgery centers, led by 95 providers and more than 1,000 team members system wide, we deliver world class care to patients throughout Florida, the Carolinas and Virginia.
About Carolina Eyecare Physicians: Carolina Eyecare Physicians is one of the nation’s leading multi-disciplinary physician groups, providing patients worldwide with care in ophthalmology, optometry, cosmetic facial surgery, and skin care. With several locations throughout Charleston and the surrounding area, we are proud to offer our patients convenient access to nationally renowned surgeons, compassionate staff members and cutting-edge technology.
For over 30 years, the board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists at Carolina Eyecare Physicians have provided for the eye care needs of Lowcountry patients. Our Mission is to “Bring Clear Vision to Life” through compassionate relationships and the unending pursuit of excellence in eye care. At Carolina Eyecare Physicians, we strive to provide our patients with the opportunity to experience a more rewarding and enjoyable life. We hope you come in with high expectations and leave with them exceeded. We consider it an honor to be entrusted with your care.
Job Summary: Are you a strong customer service professional looking for an opportunity to get into high-end optical retail? If so we want to hear from you! An Optical Technician with US Eye is an exciting opportunity to learn on the job in an industry that combines the love of retail and medical devices. Detail oriented, able to multi-task and customer service skills are a must!
Essential Job Functions
- Listen and address needs of patients as evidenced by company standards and policies.
- Answer the phones, and communicate patient’s needs to the Opticians and Optical Technicians.
- Efficiently take orders for contact lenses, create contact lens encounters and order lenses from ABB or other supplier.
- Navigate insurance websites to assist patients with the available benefits and cost associated with their plan.
- Sell and create encounters for accessories.
- Learn the lensometer.
- Oversee Frame Inventory.
- Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Must be able to maintain high degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and manage time accordingly in order to meet deadlines and requirements of the organization.
- This is a full-time position based in Murrells Inlet, SC.
- Full-time position with days and hours Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm.
- Travel to other locations as necessary
- A high school graduate or equivalent (required)
- Excellent communication and listening skills in order to properly address patient needs (required)
- Customer Service or service-related experience is a plus (required)
- US Eye will train the candidate and this would be a great entry level position to develop a career in Opticianry.
401(K) Company Match
Medical and Dental Insurance
Vision Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pet Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Continuing Education
Paid Time Off
US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.