Optician: Eyewear Fitting, Repairs & Contact Lenses

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Orleans is seeking a skilled optician to assist patients in selecting, fitting, and adjusting eyewear and contact lenses. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and one year of optical experience. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential. Responsibilities include order documentation, online insurance filing, and patient education. This role involves medium physical demands and may require travel to satellite locations.

Qualifications

• 1 year related optical experience required.
• Ability to perform advanced-level optician duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists customers with eyeglass and contact lens orders.
• Makes repairs, adjustments, and other basic maintenance to eyewear.
• Documents patient and order information.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Reviews prescriptions to ensure accurate measurements.
• Places contact lens Rx orders and orders office supplies.
• Performs online insurance filing.
• Fits, inserts, and removes contact lenses.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers and software

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Strong decision-making skills

Ability to prioritize and organize

Advanced optician duties

Knowledge of filing vision materials claims

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A healthcare provider in New Orleans is seeking a skilled optician to assist patients in selecting, fitting, and adjusting eyewear and contact lenses. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and one year of optical experience. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential. Responsibilities include order documentation, online insurance filing, and patient education. This role involves medium physical demands and may require travel to satellite locations.