Optician

Homebase; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Free early access to pay

Job summary

Curtis Eye Care in Byron Center, MI is seeking an optician to join our 18-person team. The role focuses on eyewear sales, accurate fittings, and exceptional patient service within a private eye care practice.

The candidate should have experience with optical sales, strong communication, and the ability to work collaboratively. Full-time or part-time hours as posted, with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate and understand the patient needs with eyewear.
• Ability to fit patients with proper material, size, coatings, and measurements.
• Understand insurance and recommend the right eyewear.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in selecting eyewear and fit/adjust frames.
• Explain vision insurance benefits and billing processes.
• Process lab orders and balance invoices for frames, lenses, and contacts.
• Enter data into EHR software accurately and efficiently.
• Provide excellent customer service and teamwork.

Skills

Eyewear sales

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Curtis Eye Care, an Optometry Practice in Byron Center, MI, is looking for one optician to join our 18-person team. We are located at 2155 84th Street SW. Our ideal candidate is attentive, punctual, and hard-working.

Optician for Private Eye Care Practice

RESPONSIBILITY: Fast-paced private eye care practice looking for a team member. Attention to detail and excellent people skills are a must. Experience with optical sales is a must. Only Experienced Opticians Need Apply.

REQUIREMENTS / EXPERIENCE

Ability to relate and understand the patient's needs with eyewear. Ability to fit patients with proper material, size, coatings, and measurements. Have an understanding of sales in the eye care industry - the ability to understand the patient's insurance and recommend the right eyewear for them.

• Proven skills in English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and editing.
• Ability to learn new computer software quickly and accurately.
• Ability to accurately enter data into EHR medical software at an above-average pace.
• Excellent collaboration, listening, communication, patient interaction, and teamwork skills a must.
• Office Mate / Exam Writer experience is a plus but not required.
• Some Lab Experience a plus but not required
• Process lab orders and check the material ordered. Balance invoices and credits for frames, lenses, and contacts at month-end.
• Process returns for credits and follow up and follow through.
• Ability to properly fit/adjust & sell eyeglasses to meet patient's needs.
• Ability to bill Vision & Medical Insurance

Job Type: Full-time & or Part-time

Required education:

• High school or equivalent
• Benefits include optical and retirement plans. Paid vacations and holidays for a full-time position.

Job Type: Full-time & or Part-time

Salary: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• We offer many great benefits, including free early access to your pay through Homebase.

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

We are looking forward to hearing from you.