Certified Optician

OPHTHALMIC SURGEONS OF GREATER BRID; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

OPHTHALMIC SURGEONS OF GREATER BRID is looking for a licensed Optician in Fairfield, Connecticut. As an Optician, you will communicate with patients to understand their eyewear needs, provide frame suggestions, and ensure proper lens fitting by taking facial measurements. The role requires strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, and an understanding of HIPAA regulations. We offer benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and competitive salary options.

Qualifications

• Licensed Optician in the state.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Meet and talk with patients to learn their needs for eyewear.
• Make suggestions on frames and assist patients in choosing the best option.
• Take facial measurements to ensure a perfect frame fit.
• Prepare specific orders for the ophthalmic lab, including ordering and cutting the lenses.
• Explain pricing, insurance, and payment options to patients thoroughly.
• Operate under all HIPAA and confidentiality regulations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of HIPAA

Education

Optician license

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Benefits/Perks
• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an Optician to join our team! As an Optician, you will speak with patients to learn about their lifestyle and needs, take facial measurements, and help them pick out eyewear and contact lenses based on their specific requirements, as well as running the optical lab-cutting the lenses. You will also help them learn about their new products, explain pricing and insurance coverage, and follow all HIPPA and confidentiality regulations closely. The ideal candidate has exceptional customer service skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and in-depth knowledge of the inner workings of an optometrist/ophthalmologist/optical lab, with ability to manage and be self sufficient.

Responsibilities

• Meet and talk with patients to learn their needs for eyewear
• Make suggestions on frames, and assist patients in choosing the best option for them
• Take facial measurements to ensure a perfect frame fit
• Prepare specific orders for the ophthalmic lab, including ordering and cutting the lenses
• Explain pricing, insurance, and payment options to the patient thoroughly
• Operate under all HIPPA and confidentiality regulations

Qualifications

• Experienced and licensed with the state
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of HIPPA
• Strong customer service skills