Apprentice Optician

Bridgevieweye; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Apprentice Optician to assist patients with eyewear selection and provide education on options. This full-time role involves responsibilities such as calculating insurance co-pays, managing orders, and maintaining inventory. The position offers opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental coverage.

Benefits

6.5 paid holidays per year

Approximately 10 days of PTO

Employee referral program

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Growth and wage increase opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience or certification relevant to opticianry required.
• Ability to perform physical activities like talking and hearing.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in selecting spectacles and contact lenses.
• Calculate insurance co-pays based on eligibility.
• Maintain inventory of optical retail supplies.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Opticianry Certification

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Responsibilities

• Assist patients in selecting spectacles and contact lenses, providing education on options, lens choices, and frame styling.
• Calculate insurance co-pays based on eligibility.
• Accurately enter spectacle orders and monitor delivery status.
• Verify orders, notify patients, and schedule dispensing.
• Follow up with patients on eyewear adaptation and contact lens use.
• Perform adjustments and repairs as needed.
• Troubleshoot patient concerns with eyewear.
• Maintain inventory of optical retail supplies and display merchandise.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the office manager, team lead, or doctors.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience, certification, or license relevant to opticianry (wage depends on these).
• Ability to perform physical activities like talking and hearing; visual acuity required.

Benefits

• Starting wage based on experience and credentials.
• 6.5 paid holidays per year.
• Approximately 10 days of PTO within the first year.
• Employee referral program.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Growth and wage increase opportunities through company-paid certification programs.

Job Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Internship
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Medical Practices