Experienced Optician - Part Time Available!

Midwest-Eye-Consultants; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

PTO

Vision & 401(k) - Even for Part-Time!

Growth and wage increase through cert.

Job summary

Midwest-Eye-Consultants in Akron, OH is seeking an Experienced Optician for a part-time position. You will guide patients through eyewear selection, educate on lens options, and help translate doctor recommendations into stylish, functional eyewear.

Excellent communication and friendly service are essential to build lasting patient relationships. You will perform insurance eligibility checks, calculate co-pays, enter orders, and coordinate with the optical lab.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or better.
• Strong administrative skills are required.
• Experience or familiarity with eyewear selection and lens options is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in selecting spectacles, educating on lens options and frame styling.
• Calculate insurance co-pays based on eligibility and enter orders for the optical lab.
• Monitor order status and notify patients for dispensing and follow-up.
• Maintain inventory and displays of optical merchandise.
• Ensure smooth patient flow and communicate delays to other departments.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School or better

Job description

Experienced Optician - Part Time Available!

POSITION SUMMARY: Anoptician is an eye care professional that counsels patients through the eyewear selection process, educating patients on doctor recommendations that will give them the best possible vision. The optician not only advises patients on the best lens options for their prescription but also creates a fun shopping environment through the selection of fashionable eyewear. The ability to communicate and provide superior customer service that fosters long-lasting relationships is an important skill required for this position. This position utilizes creative design skills in the creation and maintenance of displays of optical merchandise and inventory within the optical area. This position also utilizes strong administrative skills in completing tasks such as calculating co-pays, reviewing insurance eligibility, and preparing work orders for the optical lab.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Hourly wage based on experience

Holidays

• PTO

Vision & 401(k) - Even for Part-Time!

Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 spectacle adjustments and repairs when necessary.

Troubleshoot patientconcerns with eyewear when necessary.

Educate patients on the care of prescribed eyewear.

Maintain inventory pertaining to all aspects ofthe optical retail area, including lab supplies. Report inventory as required.

Maintain displays of optical merchandise.

Monitor patient flow throughout appointment, properly communicating delays to other departments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines):

Physical Activity: Standing, Walking, Stooping, Grasping, Typing, and Manual dexterity. The worker is required to have visual and verbal acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 pounds from waist to shoulder, and 5 pounds from shoulder to overhead.

Work Environment: Professional medical office environment.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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