Optician

Bellaire Family Eye Care; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Bellaire Family Eye Care, a privately owned optometry practice with six doctors, is seeking a dedicated optician for our optical department. You will assist patients in selecting eyewear, fit and dispense glasses, and verify insurance.

You will educate patients on premium frame and lens options while delivering exceptional service in a supportive, energetic workplace. We offer a positive team environment and a schedule with no night or weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Two years’ minimum experience preferred in a fast paced optometric or ophthalmology practice as an optician.
• Ability to dispense and fit eyeglasses ensuring proper fit and comfort for a variety of patients including pediatrics and seniors.
• Educate patients on lens options, proper lens care and eye health.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal & written), bilingual a plus.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment, functioning for the good of the team over the individual.
• Superior patient service skills to exceed the needs of our patients.
• Experience with Crystal PM or a similar electronic medical record system.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with selecting eyewear.
• Fit and dispense eyewear as chosen by patients; verify insurance as needed.
• Educate patients on high-end frames and lenses and lens options.
• Provide superior patient service and clear communication to all patients.

Skills

Eyewear fitting

Customer service

Insurance verification

Team player

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Crystal PM

EMR systems

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
  

Are you excited about tackling challenges, thriving in a positive environment and delivering exceptional patient care? If so, this is the place for you!
Bellaire Family Eye Care is growing! We are a privately owned, six-doctor optometry practice dedicated to providing exceptional eye care and optical services. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic optician for our optical department. We are focused on providing outstanding patient experiences in a supportive, energetic workplace.
Job Overview
In this role, you will assist patients with selecting eyewear, fitting and dispensing their choices and verifying insurance information as needed. The right candidate must be comfortable educating our patients on higher end frame and lens products while providing superior patient service.
What You Bring To This Position

• Two years’ minimum experience preferred working in a fast paced optometric or ophthalmology practice as an optician
• Ability to dispense and fit eyeglasses ensuring proper fit and comfort for a variety of patients including pediatrics and seniors.
• Educate patients on lens options, proper lens care and eye health
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal & written), bilingual a plus
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment, functioning for the good of the team over the individual
• Superior patient service skills to exceed the needs of our patients
• Experience with Crystal PM or a similar electronic medical record system
  

What We Will Provide For You

• A positive team-oriented work environment
• A balance work life schedule with no night or weekend hours
• A forward thinking clinical environment using patient focused treatments
• A competitive base pay along with potential for monthly bonuses
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Employee Vision Discount Program
• 401(k) with Match
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays