Eyewear Specialist & Patient Experience Lead

AEG Vision

Raymore (MO)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Employee Vision Discount Program

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

AEG Vision is seeking an Optician to provide eyewear solutions and exceptional patient care. You will assist patients in selecting frames and lenses that fit their prescription, lifestyle, and personal style, and ensure proper frame fit and accurate dispensing.

You will interpret prescriptions, explain lens options and coatings, manage insurance benefits, and enter data into the EHR system. This on-site, full-time role offers growth and a supportive team culture with strong emphasis on service

Qualifications

High School or GED qualification.
ABO/NCLE preferred but not required.
Minimum of one-year experience working as an Optician strongly preferred.
Experience with HIPAA requirements preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

Delivers extraordinary experience to each patient. Provides patients with a complete understanding of our customized recommendations for products and services.
Receive patient handoff from technicians or doctors and establish a rapport by asking lifestyle questions to identify their visual needs and recommend the most appropriate frames, lenses, lens treatments, and specialty products.
Keeps current on company/industry products and procedures, manufacturer rebates, and types of lenses and frames available.
Takes and returns patient calls, updating patients on the status of their order and resolving order issues should they arise. Escalates any issues to management.
Assist patients in selecting frames, lens type, and lens treatments including tints and coatings; depending on specific patient needs and facial measurements.
Educate patients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care, maintenance, warranty coverage, protection plans and replacement options.
Maintain a thorough understanding of both medical and vision insurance plans, including eligibility, benefits, copays, deductibles, authorizations, and coverage limitations.
Interprets prescriptions written by Optometrist and Ophthalmologist.
Enter all prescription information into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and ALE system while ensuring all required documentation is scanned and attached to the patient's chart.
Follow-up on all pending orders. Verify all orders are within the time guidelines and informs patients if delays occurs. Notify patients when eyewear is ready.
Dispense glasses by inspecting the product, checking for proper fit, adjusting if necessary, and asking for feedback.
Adjust eyewear to ensure visual acuity, proper fit, and patient comfort by using various tools to perform eyewear adjustments and repairs.
Proficient in using tools such as pupilometers, PD sticks, lensometers, pliers, wrenches, frame warmers, etc.
Regularly communicates with technicians and managers, providing additional patient information, or asking for an order status.
Inspects the final product ensuring there are no flaws; clean and polish lenses.
Clean and organize frame boards, displays, mirrors, work bench, office area, maintaining overall cleanliness and visual appeal of the practice.
Understands product issues and analyzes any problems. Thoroughly and accurately answer patient questions regarding insurance, warranty, products, materials, services, pricing, upgrades, promotions, etc.
Performs other duties as needed and as assigned by manager.