Óptico

Penn Tran OD Inc; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Vision insurance

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Penn Tran OD Inc. in Riverside, CA is seeking an Optician to engage with patients, learn their lifestyle needs, take facial measurements, and guide eyewear and contacts selections based on individual requirements.

You will explain prices and insurance coverage while upholding HIPAA regulations and delivering excellent service. The ideal candidate has strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, plus a thorough understanding of the inner workings of an optometrist office.

Qualifications

• Experience in optometry preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA and confidentiality regulations.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Talk with patients to learn eyewear needs.
• Suggest frames and assist patients in choosing options.
• Take facial measurements for frame fit.
• Prepare orders for ophthalmic lab.
• Explain pricing, insurance, and payment options to patients.
• Operate under HIPAA and confidentiality regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an Optician to join our team! As an Optician, you will speak with patients to learn about their lifestyle and needs, take facial measurements, and help them pick out eyewear and contact lenses based on their specific requirements. You will also help them learn about their new products, explain pricing and insurance coverage, and follow all HIPPA and confidentiality regulations closely. The ideal candidate has exceptional customer service skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and in-depth knowledge of the inner workings of an optometrist’s office.

Responsibilities

• Meet and talk with patients to learn their needs for eyewear
• Make suggestions on frames, and assist patients in choosing the best option for them
• Take facial measurements to ensure a perfect frame fit
• Prepare specific orders for the ophthalmic lab
• Explain pricing, insurance, and payment options to the patient thoroughly
• Operate under all HIPPA and confidentiality regulations

Qualifications

• Previous optometrist’s experience heavily desired
• License with the state not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of HIPPA
• Strong customer service skills
• Must be able to speak English and Spanish fluently