Eyewear Specialist & Optician — Patient-Focused Care

Elica Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Elica Health Centers is seeking an Optician to sell eyeglasses and contacts per prescriptions, advise on lens materials and designs, and ensure proper frame fit and performance. The role focuses on patient education and accurate measurements to provide optimal eyewear solutions.

Responsibilities include ordering lenses, verifying prescriptions, and maintaining inventory while delivering excellent customer service in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Active BLS Certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of retail optician experience.
• Bilingual strongly preferred (Russian, Spanish, Farsi/Dari).
• Insurance verification experience preferred.
• Understand and maintain HIPAA standards of privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Sell eyeglasses and contacts according to prescriptions.
• Provide lens materials and design recommendations based on patient needs.
• Advise patients on frame design, fit, and performance.
• Order and verify lenses; monitor billing with insurance as needed.
• Design eyewear considering prescription and lifestyle requirements.
• Perform frame adjustments and ensure proper alignment and fit.

Skills

Active BLS Certification

Retail optician experience

Bilingual (Russian/Spanish/Farsi/Dari)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Elica Health Centers is seeking an Optician to sell eyeglasses and contacts per prescriptions, advise on lens materials and designs, and ensure proper frame fit and performance. The role focuses on patient education and accurate measurements to provide optimal eyewear solutions.

Responsibilities include ordering lenses, verifying prescriptions, and maintaining inventory while delivering excellent customer service in a healthcare setting.