Optometric Technician

Luxottica; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Luxottica’s LensCrafters division seeks an Optometric Technician to deliver exceptional patient care and support optometrist exams. You will greet patients, manage data in CIAO, and help maintain a safe, efficient clinic while ensuring flawless patient experiences.

The role requires strong customer service, communication, and multitasking in a fast-paced retail/eye care environment, with emphasis on accuracy and HIPAA adherence.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year strong customer service skills.
• Strong communicator and listener.
• Problem solving ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess priorities, address multiple tasks and deadlines in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Knowledge of office environment.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Experience in retail and/or optical is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Display a professional image and greet patients promptly with a smile.
• Answer the telephone promptly in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Assist the optometrist in eye examinations and prepare patients for examination.
• Review prescriptions and patient information, identify needs, and consult with supervisors as needed.
• Provide patient care with patience and courtesy amid busy schedules.
• Perform tasks accurately and thoroughly despite time pressure and patient volume.
• Identify unsatisfied patients and act quickly for resolution.
• Know appointment scheduling procedures and computer operations.
• Handle and file patient records in accordance with HIPAA.
• Support retention and cultivation of exams, including reminder calls and no-show callbacks.
• Place contact lens trial orders and manage contact lens room.
• Input patient data and services in CIAO with accuracy.
• Maintain a safe working environment for staff and patients.
• Support visual merchandising in exam lanes and contact lens area.
• Adapt to various exam scenarios and be personable.
• Explain measurements and answer patient questions during pre-exams.
• Provide coaching on care and handling of contact lenses.
• Maintain and disinfect equipment; provide clinical support to the optometrist.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of supplies and contact lenses.
• Support retail as capacity and patient demand allows.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Office knowledge

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CIAO system

HIPAA compliance

Job description

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At LensCrafters, we love eyes and care about the people behind them. With over 900 locations, LensCrafters is the largest optical retailer in North America and our love of eyes and higher standard of quality have made LensCrafters an industry leader for over 30 years.

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Optometric Technician creates exceptional value in the lives of our patients by delivering the LensCrafters Experience. Ensure all patients receive the highest quality Optometric care. Deliver the store’s key performance indicators by ensuring flawless execution of the patient experience/behaviors during and after the exam process and seamlessly link the doctor and retail functions together.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Display a professional image, greet patients promptly with a smile
• Promptly answer the telephone in a friendly and courteous manner
• Perform a variety of tasks to assist the optometrist in eye examinations. Tasks include privately obtaining medical history and preparation of patient for examination. Think out loud, asking open ended questions around the what, why and relevance to patient. Perform tests to aid the optometrist in accurate diagnosis and treatment for the patient in appropriate time frame
• Attentive to details; review prescriptions and/or patient information carefully; identify special needs; consult with Optician, Managing Doctor or Retail Management when necessary
• Show patience and courtesy to indecisive or difficult customers/patients
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly despite time pressure and patient volume
• Identify situations involving unsatisfied patients and act quickly for effective resolution
• Demonstrate knowledge of appointment book/scheduling procedures and computer operation/procedures
• Handle and file all patient records in an organized and efficient manner in accordance with HIPAA
• Support retention and cultivation of exams including making NEE calls, 24 hour confirmation calls and no show call-backs
• Place contact lens trial orders, ensure no expired contacts and maintain the contact lens room in a neat, orderly and free of clutter.
• Utilize the CIAO system for inputting customer/patient data, insurance information and eye care services with appropriate fees. Enter prescription information with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintain safe working environment for all associates, customers and patients
• Support compliance of visual merchandising in the exam lanes, assesment room and contact lens area.
• Ability to adapt to various examination scenarios and be personable with patients and staff
• Perform all pre-examination testing with accuracy and attention to detail; take initiative to explain all measurements and answer any questions the patient may have
• Utilize clinical and product knowledge, provide coaching and guidance to patients on care and handling of contact lenses
• Responsible for maintenance and disinfection of equipment; provide clinical support to the optometrist as needed.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of supplies and contact lenses in exam rooms
• Support retail as capacity and patient demand allows

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Minimum of one year strong customer service skills (internal/external)
• Strong communicator and listener
• Problem solving ability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to assess priorities, address multiple tasks and deadlines in fast-paced environment
• Ability to work autonomously
• Knowledge of office environment
• Strong basic math skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in retail and/or optical
• Experience in healthcare

Pay Range:-26.88

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

Nearest Major Market: Las Vegas

Job Segment: Merchandising, Optometry, Retail, Healthcare

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