Eye Care Professional

A Hiring Company

Ruskin (FL)

On-site

USD 22,041 - 26,174

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

8 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k and match

Employee Recognition Events

Job summary

A vision care provider in Ruskin, FL is seeking an Eye Care Professional to join their team. This full-time position requires strong customer service skills and 2 years of retail sales experience, with optical experience preferred. Responsibilities include obtaining patient prescriptions, scheduling appointments, and assisting with eyewear selection. The role offers competitive hourly wages, benefits including paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401k plan.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years' experience in Retail Sales.
Optical experience preferred; higher rate for FL Licensed Optician.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient’s prescription from ophthalmologist or optometrist.
Schedule, confirm and maintain appointments.
Assist with frame inventory and other supplies.
Multi-tasking to help patients in a timely manner.

Skills

Customer service oriented

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Problem solving skills

Managing multiple patients

Assisting patient in selections of proper eyewear

Teaching patients

Computer proficient

Able to perform necessary math skills

Job description

Overview

Opportunity at Cypress Village Plaza - Ruskin, FL

Opti-mart - Up to $30/hour depending upon exp and licensure (monthly bonus)

At Opti-mart, a Sight360 company, we are building the region’s premier destination for comprehensive vision care. We are a team of over 130 optometrists, ophthalmologists, surgeons, opticians, and eye care professionals serving more than 100,000 patients across 15 different locations in the Greater Tampa Bay area. From routine eye exams and optical retail, to medical optometry, ophthalmology, and surgical procedures, our patients experience end-to-end personalized care and service.

We are looking for an energetic and highly customer focused Eye Care Professional to join our Opti-Mart team!

Responsibilities

Obtain patient’s prescription from ophthalmologist or optometrist
Gather patient’s information including vision and medical insurance information
Schedule, confirm and maintain appointments
Recommend frames, lenses and products that are suitable for the patient’s style, face and specifications
Adjust and fit frames according to the prescription and patient’s specifications, as well as to the patient’s face.
Prepare and submit the order to the proper lab for manufacturing
Be able to use equipment such as lensometer, auto refractor, pupilometer, calipers and hand tools
Assist with frame inventory, contact lens inventory, marketing materials and office supplies
Teaching patients how to wear and care for both contact lenses and eyeglasses
Repairing or replacing broken frames
Administrative duties such as filing, following up on orders, following up with patients, answering phones, assisting the doctor with special orders and referrals
Multi-tasking to help patients in a timely manner

Position/Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position and core hours of work and days are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Travel

The role may require travel to other locations in the area to support business needs.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years\' experience in Retail Sales
Ability to demonstrate strong customer service skills.
Optical experience PREFERRED. Will pay the higher rate for FL Licensed Optician

Skills and Abilities