Optician at Private Practice

Curtis Eye Care; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Free early access to your pay through 

Job summary

Curtis Eye Care in Byron Center, MI is seeking an experienced optician to join our 18-person team at 2155 84th Street SW. The ideal candidate is attentive, punctual, and hard-working with strong sales abilities.

The position offers either full-time or part-time hours in a private practice setting, with benefits and opportunities for professional growth. You will fit eyewear, assist patients, and ensure accurate insurance billing.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and excellent people skills are required.
• Experience with optical sales is required.
• Only Experienced Opticians Need Apply.
• Ability to relate and understand patient needs with eyewear.
• Ability to bill Vision & Medical Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Fit/adjust & sell eyeglasses to meet patient needs.
• Process lab orders and balance invoices for frames, lenses, and contacts.
• Process returns for credits and follow up.
• Enter data into EHR software at an above-average pace.
• Bill Vision and Medical Insurance.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Data entry speed

English spelling/grammar

Office Mate / Exam Writer experience

Lab experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR software

Job description

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

Job description

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

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

We are looking forward to hearing from you.