Optician -PART TIME

Orlando Health, Inc.; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF program

Leadership development

Four weeks paid parental leave

Fertility/adoption benefits

Job summary

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is seeking an Optician to assist patients in the Optical Department with their optical needs. This part-time role involves traveling to Land O' Lakes and Tampa, serving patients with frame selection, lens options, and contact lens guidance.

The position requires an Optician’s License and a high school diploma or equivalent, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, excellent telephone etiquette, and solid computer proficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Optician’s License required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients professionally, cheerfully, and in a timely manner.
• Verifies patient’s insurance coverage.
• Obtains authorizations; pulls previous files.
• Updates patient demographics as needed.
• Verifies HIPAA and Privacy signatures are obtained.
• Answers phone promptly and professionally.
• Makes appointments for lens technician and I&R training.
• Takes messages and follows through.
• Handles customer needs and requests efficiently.
• Assists patients with frame selection and demonstrates product knowledge.
• Analyzes prescriptions to guide patients to appropriate products.
• Prices orders and handles payment postings.
• Performs insertion/removal training for contact lenses.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Telephone etiquette

Computer proficiency

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Optician’s License

Job description

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

Job title: Optician

Status: Part - Time

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00-5:00 Friday -8:00-1:00

Location: This position travels to Land O' Lakes & Tampa.

Position Summary

Assists patients in the Optical Department with their optical need.

Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?

• Education & Career Growth– Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
• Health & Wellness– Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
• Financial & Retirement– Up to5% employer matchon retirement contributions.
• Work-Life Balance–Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
• Family & Pet Support– Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.

Essential Functions.

• Performs preliminary duties Greets patients professionally, cheerfully, and in a timely manner
• Verifies patient’s insurance coverage
• Obtains authorizations Pulls previous files
• Updates patient demographics as needed
• Verifies HIPAA and Privacy signatures are obtained
• Answers phone promptly and professionally
• Makes appointments for lens technician and I&R training
• Takes messages and follows through
• Handles customer needs and requests efficiently
• Promptly and cheerfully assists patients with frame selection
• Demonstrates product knowledge
• Shows ability in prescription analysis, and guides patient to the products and materials most suitable for their prescription
• Accurately prices orders Shows skill in the adjusting and fitting of eye wear.
• Problem solves in resolving patient issues with eye wear.
• Performs Insertion/Removal training for contact lens wearers
• Orders frames, lenses and contact lenses
• Intergy - Accurately posts charges
• Collects monies and posts payments Balances journal and locks it each day
• Creates a journal for the next day
• Secures deposit at the end of the day Logs off Intergy and out of computer before leaving

Other Related Functions

• Maintains an organized and clean work area
• Empties HIPAA container into destruction bin
• Restocks frames at end of day
• Dusts frame shelves monthly
• Keeps up with filing on a daily basis
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Education/Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure/Certification

• Optician’s License

Experience

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent telephone etiquette
• Strong computer proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through other