Optician Apprentice: Frames, Lenses & Patient Care (PT)

Riverside; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 39,950; Part time

Job summary

Riverside is seeking an Optician Apprentice to join the Williamsburg Optical department part-time. You will work under supervision to design, fit and adapt lenses and frames according to prescriptions, assist patients with frame selection, and coordinate lab orders and merchandise displays.

Responsibilities include ensuring Medicare/insurance compliance, processing payments, and maintaining patient records.

Qualifications

• Program Graduate, approved school of Opticianry (Required).
• 2 years Optician experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in selecting frames and lenses based on prescriptions and fitting needs.
• Explain features and benefits of eyewear technology to patients.
• Process lab and merchandise orders; verify accuracy of lens and frame specifications.
• Maintain inventory, track insurance claims, and handle simple bookkeeping.
• Ensure timely order processing and accurate patient invoicing.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Detail oriented

Inventory management

Education

Opticianry program graduate

Tools

Optical lab equipment

Job description

Riverside is seeking an Optician Apprentice to join the Williamsburg Optical department part-time. You will work under supervision to design, fit and adapt lenses and frames according to prescriptions, assist patients with frame selection, and coordinate lab orders and merchandise displays.

Responsibilities include ensuring Medicare/insurance compliance, processing payments, and maintaining patient records.