Optician / Office Manager Boever Family Eyecare Lincoln, NE Job Details Full-time $20 - $27 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Paid time off Employee discount Paid sick time Qualifications Vendor relationship building Computer operation Customer communication Customer service Computer literacy Time management Full Job Description Optician /

Office Manager Pay:

$20.00-$27.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills Job type: Full-time, permanent

Location:

Boever Family Eyecare, Lincoln, Nebraska About the Position Boever Family Eyecare is seeking a friendly, dependable, and organized person to become a key member of our small, patient-focused practice. Our optician/office manager of 20 years is planning to retire this spring. We are hiring in advance so the right person can receive extensive one-on-one training and gradually learn the position before taking over additional responsibilities. Previous optical or medical-office experience is preferred, but it is not required. We are willing to train someone who is personable, dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable working with patients, and interested in building a long-term career with our practice. Pay will be based on previous experience and immediately usable skills. Employees will have opportunities for pay increases as they learn additional optical and office-management responsibilities. Primary Responsibilities Welcome patients and provide friendly, professional service Help patients select frames that fit their needs, preferences, and budget Explain lens options and assist patients with eyewear decisions Take accurate optical measurements Order, inspect, adjust, dispense, and perform minor repairs on eyewear Monitor glasses orders and communicate with patients and laboratories Answer phones and schedule appointments Collect payments and assist with insurance-related tasks Maintain accurate patient and order information Help maintain frame inventory, office supplies, and vendor relationships Assist with the daily organization and workflow of the practice Gradually learn additional administrative and office-management duties What We're Looking For Warm, patient, and professional communication skills Dependability and consistent attendance Strong attention to detail Good organizational and time-management skills Comfort using computers and learning new software Ability to explain options clearly without using high-pressure sales tactics Willingness to learn both optical and administrative responsibilities Ability to protect confidential patient information A positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed in a small-office environment Helpful Experience Experience in any of the following areas is helpful but not required: Optical sales or dispensing Optometry, ophthalmology, dental, or other medical-office work Retail sales or customer service Insurance verification or claims Scheduling, billing, or general office administration Supervisory or office-management responsibilities

Schedule Monday:

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Tuesday:

10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Wednesday:

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Thursday:

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Friday:

9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. No weekends Why Join Boever Family Eyecare? Consistent weekday schedule No weekends Early finish every Friday Extensive paid, one-on-one training Opportunity to learn valuable optical and management skills Increased pay as additional skills and responsibilities are mastered Small, friendly, close-knit work environment Paid vacation or PTO Paid holidays Employee eyewear discount Paid sick leave Performance or annual bonus Continuing education Opportunity to become an important long-term member of the practice To Apply Please submit your résumé through Indeed. We would also like a short response explaining why this position and working in a small optometry practice appeal to you. Boever Family Eyecare 5801 Hidcote Drive, Suite 200 Lincoln, NE 68516

Pay:

$20.00 - $27.00 per hour Expected hours: 34.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Application Question(s): Please briefly describe a position in which you helped customers or patients understand different products, services, or options. What interests you about working in a small, patient-focused optometry office? Are you able to reliably commute to our office in southeast Lincoln? Are you able to work the complete posted schedule, including Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Fridays from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.? How many years of experience do you have in optical, medical-office, dental-office, retail sales, or customer service work?

Work Location:

In person