Clinical Optician — Patient‑Focused Eyewear & Fitting

Medical Eyeglass Center; Greensboro (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Eyeglass Center in Greensboro, GA is seeking a skilled Optician to join our team inside medical offices. You will guide patients through eyewear selections, ensure accurate prescription fulfillment, and manage orders from start to finish.

Responsibilities include dispensing eyewear, processing insurance claims, maintaining records, and supporting promotional activities while delivering a patient-first experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret spectacle prescriptions (and contact lenses where applicable).
• Strong customer service and sales skills with professional communication.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with clinic staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide patients with an outstanding eyewear experience, from selection to fitting and adjustments.
• Accurately process and complete orders through MEC’s point-of-sale systems.
• Maintain detailed records of prescriptions, orders, payments, and insurance claims.
• Review and track lab orders to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Submit insurance claims, post payments, and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Dispense prescription and non-prescription eyewear (and contact lenses where applicable.)
• Assist patients with eyewear adjustments, repairs and cleaning.
• Maintain frame inventory, keeping displays organized, clean and fully stocked.
• Review daily patient schedules to anticipate volume, insurance eligibility and sales opportunities.
• Support in-office promotions and marketing materials.
• Build positive working relationships with providers, technicians and administrative staff.
• Maintain a professional and welcoming environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Prescription interpretation

Eyewear fitting

Customer service

Sales skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Tools

MS Excel

Insurance portals

Job description

Medical Eyeglass Center in Greensboro, GA is seeking a skilled Optician to join our team inside medical offices. You will guide patients through eyewear selections, ensure accurate prescription fulfillment, and manage orders from start to finish.

Responsibilities include dispensing eyewear, processing insurance claims, maintaining records, and supporting promotional activities while delivering a patient-first experience.