Licensed Optician-Per Diem

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic ophthalmology practice as a Licensed Optician, where you will oversee a busy optical shop and provide exceptional service to patients. This role includes dispensing eyewear, managing inventory, and ensuring the highest quality of care. A proactive team player with strong communication skills will thrive in this environment. Enjoy industry-leading benefits, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and generous paid time off. If you're passionate about eye care and customer service, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical & Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Long Term Disability

Eye Care Discounts

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of optical experience in dispensing and optical laboratory.
• Ability to keep accurate patient records and apply departmental policies.
• Experience with sales transactions and customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily oversight of a busy optical shop.
• Conduct biannual physical inventory and manage frame buying.
• Assist patients with eligibility and coverage for vision plans.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Knowledge of Optical Equipment

Communication Skills

Ability to Use Excel

Education

Associates Degree in Opticianry

Apprenticeship under a Licensed Optician

MA Opticianry License

Tools

Optical Measurement Tools

Billing Software

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Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston (OCB)is seeking a highly organized and proactive Licensed Optician toour dynamic Ophthalmology Practice on a per diem basis.

Summary of Duties:

Responsible for the daily oversight of a busy optical shop. Duties include greeting customers/patients, dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses, repairing eyeglasses, completing billing slips, and performing daily cash close out and encounter form reconciliation. Conduct biannual physical inventory, as well as ordering supplies and managing aspects of frame buying for the location. Cross coverage across three locations may be required to assist staffing needs. This would include intermittent travel to Boston and Pembroke.

Performance Requirements:

A team player and great communication skills required. Knowledge of optical equipment, lenses, frames and technology used in opticianry. Customer service skills are a must, including establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers/patients, physicians, vendors and other health care personnel. Ability to keep accurate patient records. Ability to read, interpret, and apply departmental policies and procedures. Ability to use Excel for daily close-out and month-end reporting. Ability to process sales transactions accurately and using the practice policy and procedures. Ability to apply written guidelines and work practices to make decisions and solve problems.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in Opticianry or apprenticeship under a licensed Optician
• Three years of optical experience in dispensing and optical laboratory
• MA Opticianry license required
  
  

Example of Duties:

• Repairs, adjusts, and dispenses prescription lenses and frames
• Measures and fits all eyewear. Take optical measurements. Evaluate patients’ lifestyle, work, and hobbies when suggesting lens products
• Inspect glasses and lenses to assure quality eyewear
• Promotes eyewear sales
• Interpret prescriptions and assists patients in selecting appropriate eyewear
• Instruct patients on cleaning and handling of eyewear
• Consults with ophthalmologists and optometrists as needed
• Orders inventory of ophthalmic eyewear and sunglasses for optical shops as well as sufficient materials and supplies to repair and adjust frames
• Maintains location’s budget. Maintains an adequate inventory of ophthalmic frames and sunglasses. Maintains adequate inventory of contact lenses and contact lens supplies. Maintains vendor relationships
• Provides patients with assistance with eligibility and coverage for vision plans
• Completes billing slips for all patient encounters
• Collects payments in advance as well as at time of dispensing
• Prepares nightly close out and submits billing slips and nightly close out to appropriate departments
• Prepares month end financial reports for submission to Business Regional Manager
• Maintains the cleanliness and retail appearance of the optical shop
• Responsible for conducting a physical inventory every 6 months
• Maintains required records and files
• Comply with established policies and procedures
• Assists in care and upkeep of department equipment and supplies
• Attend required meetings and participatein committees as requested
• Participate in professional development activities to obtain required CEU credits to maintain licensure
• Maintains OSHA standards
• Helps with general office responsibilities (answering phones/checking voicemail)
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Performs related work as required
  
  

OCB offers industry leading benefits including:

• Medical & dental insurance (starts on the 1st day of employment!)
• 401(k) plan with Company match
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Eye care discounts
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  
  

To learn more about OCB, please visit our website at www.eyeboston.com

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