Optician

Wolfe Eye Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Wolfe Eye Clinic Humboldt is seeking a part-time optician to assist patients in selecting frames, fitting lenses, and dispensing eyewear. The role includes ordering lenses, coordinating with optical labs, and maintaining the optical area.

The position requires strong patient service, professional appearance, and excellent communication skills in a fast-paced clinic environment. Previous optical experience is preferred but training may be provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong patient service skills.
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude.
• Display strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with frame selection.
• Fit and order appropriate spectacle lens materials.
• Dispense, adjust, and fix glasses for patients.
• Maintain frame inventory and optical area organization.
• Communicate with optical laboratories regarding orders.
• Check orders for accuracy and finalize billing.
• Maintain optical supplies and cleanliness of laboratory.
• Assist with ordering contact lens materials.
• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Enter charges and collect payments.

Skills

Patient service

Professional appearance

Verbal communication

Written communication

Thrive in fast-paced environment

Job description

Optician

In medical practice since 1919, Wolfe Eye Clinic is a multi-specialty clinic providing surgical services and vision care throughout Iowa. At Wolfe Eye Clinic, we create Better Vision for a Better Life.

Wolfe Family Vision Center in Humboldt has an immediate opening for a part-time optician.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting patients with frame selection.
• Fitting and ordering appropriate spectacle lens materials.
• Dispensing, adjusting, and fixing glasses for patients.
• Maintaining frame inventory.
• Maintaining organization of optical area.
• Communicating with optical laboratories regarding orders.
• Checking completed orders for accuracy.
• Maintaining optical supplies and cleanliness of laboratory.
• Ordering contact lens materials.
• Answering phones.
• Writing bills for glasses materials and posting payments.
• Filing vision insurance claims.
• Scheduling appointments.
• Entering charges and collecting payments.
• Performing other clerical duties as needed .

Qualifications include:

• Ability to demonstrate strong patient service skills.
• Ability to portray a professional attitude and appearance.
• Ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred (but not required) qualifications are:

• Previous optical experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.

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