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Pearle Vision Center
Optician
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Job Overview Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Optician, where you will play a vital role in enhancing patient vision and overall eye health. In this energetic and fast-paced position, you will assist patients with selecting eyewear, perform precise fittings, and ensure exceptional customer service. Your expertise in optics, medical terminology, and retail sales will help create a welcoming environment that promotes patient satisfaction and trust. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a clinical setting while making a positive impact on people's lives. Responsibilities Assist patients in selecting appropriate eyewear frames and lenses based on their prescriptions, lifestyle needs, and personal preferences Conduct eyewear fittings, adjustments, and repairs to ensure optimal comfort and functionality Dispense spectacle lenses accurately, explaining features and benefits to patients clearly Operate POS systems and cash registers efficiently for transactions while maintaining accuracy in billing and receipts Maintain detailed medical records using EMR/EHR systems, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and health regulation policies Support laboratory processes by handling optical laboratory tasks such as lens edging and frame adjustments Provide excellent customer service by addressing patient inquiries, explaining medical terminology, and ensuring a positive experience Requirements Knowledge of ophthalmology principles, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology related to eye care Experience with optical laboratory procedures, spectacle lens dispensing, eyewear fittings, and frame adjustments Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or similar platforms for managing medical records Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations, clinical confidentiality policies, and state healthcare regulations Retail sales experience combined with proficiency in retail math and POS system operations Ability to perform basic math accurately for measurements and transactions Excellent customer service skills with a professional demeanor that fosters trust and rapport with patients Experience working in clinical or retail optometry settings is highly preferred Knowledge of vital signs measurement, aseptic techniques, health regulation policies, and medical coding is advantageous Embark on a rewarding career where your skills directly improve patients' vision health while thriving within a supportive team environment. We are committed to fostering growth through ongoing training opportunities that enhance your expertise in optical care and patient interaction.