Optical Associate: Patient-Focused Eyewear Specialist

Medical Eyeglass Center, Inc.; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee discount

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Medical Eyeglass Center, Inc. (MEC) seeks a skilled Optical Associate to join our team inside medical offices, delivering an outstanding eyewear experience from selection to fitting and adjustments.

You will process orders through MEC POS, maintain prescription records, and coordinate with providers and clinic staff to ensure accurate lab work and timely payments. This full-time role emphasizes patient care and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in optical setting preferred.
• Reading prescription details and adjusting eyewear.
• Strong customer service and sales skills.
• Familiarity with insurance eligibility checks and claims.

Responsibilities

• Provide patients with eyewear selection, fitting, and adjustments.
• Process orders through MEC POS and manage records.
• Track prescriptions, payments, and insurance claims.
• Review lab orders for timely completion and accuracy.
• Dispense eyewear and contact lenses where applicable.
• Maintain inventory and organized displays.
• Support in-office promotions and marketing materials.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

EHR systems

Optical POS

Insurance portals

Job description

Medical Eyeglass Center, Inc. (MEC) seeks a skilled Optical Associate to join our team inside medical offices, delivering an outstanding eyewear experience from selection to fitting and adjustments.

You will process orders through MEC POS, maintain prescription records, and coordinate with providers and clinic staff to ensure accurate lab work and timely payments. This full-time role emphasizes patient care and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.