Optician (Part-Time)

at  Midwest Eye Consultants

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 6.5 paid holidays per year
• Employee Referral Program
• Benefits to include Vision and eligible to participate in our 401k plan
• Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Sales/retail experience is preferred.
• Previous optician experience is a plus.

• Assist patients in the selection process of spectacles, providing education on quality choices, lens selection, and frame styling to fit their lifestyle and prescription.
• Calculate insurance co-pay based on insurance eligibility.
• Accurately enter spectacle orders; ensure timely delivery by monitoring status on a daily basis.
• Receive spectacle orders into system, verify order, notify patients, and schedule dispensing.
• Contact patients for follow up on progress of adapting to dispensed eyewear and prescribed contacts.
• Perform adjustments and repairs when necessary.
• Troubleshoot patient concerns with eyewear when necessary.
• Maintain inventory pertaining to all aspects of the optical retail area, including lab supplies. Report inventory as required.
• Maintain displays of optical merchandise.
• Monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays.
• Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the office manager or team lead, and doctor(s).

SUPPLEMENTARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Depending upon the patient volume and/or patient flow demands, you may be required to perform the following tasks.

• Assist with patient preliminary testing as required.
• Dispense contact lenses and perform contact lens progress checks.
• Assist with check out and collection of monies due by patient.
• Identify areas which require additional reinforcement through education or consultation.