Optician & Eyewear Fitting Specialist

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers; Saginaw, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers is seeking an eye care support professional to join our optical services. The role involves assisting patients with eyewear choices, taking precise lens measurements, dispensing and repairing eyewear, and maintaining patient charts.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, active BLS certification, and preferably optical experience. Bilingual ability is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position with no telecommuting option.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Active BLS certification is required; board certification pursued is preferred.
• Optical experience is preferred.
• Bilingual ability is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with eyewear selections and ensure prescriptions, comfort, and insurance coverage.
• Measure lens parameters including pupillary distance, base curve, optical centers, and multifocal data.
• Dispense and repair eyewear and explain usage and cleaning instructions to patients.
• Maintain medical charts per policy and protocols.
• Assist with optical supplies inventory and order glasses through GLBHC lens lab and external labs.
• Ensure orders meet ANSI standards and contact patients for pickup within an appropriate timeframe.
• Verify insurance eligibility, interpret authorizations, collect patient payments per policy.

Skills

Optical experience

Customer service

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers is seeking an eye care support professional to join our optical services. The role involves assisting patients with eyewear choices, taking precise lens measurements, dispensing and repairing eyewear, and maintaining patient charts.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, active BLS certification, and preferably optical experience. Bilingual ability is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position with no telecommuting option.