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Eyes on the Square
Optician
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What they do
An Optician fits eyeglasses and contact lenses according to prescriptions written by optometrists and ophthalmologists. Helps customers choose eyeglass frames and contact lenses, and repairs or refits broken frames. Works in the office of an optometrist or physician, or in a store that sells eyeglasses.
$52,445 / year median in Arkansas
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Eyes on the Square is a beautiful, modern, upscale, Christian-owned private optometry practice and optical shop on the Downtown Bentonville Square. We are hiring for an experienced optician/eyewear consultant. Full and part-time opportunities are available. Pay will be $32/hr plus production bonuses. The candidate we're seeking is both professional and bubbly! This person needs to be a natural communicator, fashion forward, and able to think on their feet to problem solve. This role requires someone who is organized, detail oriented, and enthusiastic about excellence and learning new things. Optical experience is required, but we're looking for great character and a willingness to learn above all else! As an optician/eyewear consultant you will: Help customers choose the best frames and lenses based on their prescription needs, face shape, style, and lifestyle. Take and record measurements, adjust, repair, and fit eyewear, and carry out these tasks with accuracy. (Assisted by the latest technologies, such as Optikam) Verify that finished eyewear meets our standards, as well as customer requests Educate customers on prescription terminology, lens options, our brands, and product offerings. We have many standardized office verbiages that make this clear, consistent, and concise. Place, fill, and dispense orders for glasses and contact lenses, while accurately recording all information into electronic health records software (RevolutionEHR). Problem solve, bounce from one guest to another, and provide consistently excellent customer service to all of our customers/patients. Apply/calculate insurance benefits/discounts Submit insurance claims for all eligible optical orders. Everyone on our team collaborates on the following tasks as needed : Greeting guests Scheduling patients Pulling insurance benefits (vision and medical) Communicating with patients via phone, text, fax, email, and occasionally mail Checking patients in and out Reviewing paperwork Entering in new inventory Maintain clean and organized work spaces as well as cleaning the office (a team effort) Our office is 4 years young and will be growing, evolving, expanding, and adding to our offerings as we learn and develop. Our small team is composed of knowledgeable, kind, and highly skilled people who serve our patients and each other with joy. A healthy office culture is something we take extremely seriously. Our team works as a well-oiled machine, so it's important that our new team member adds to the fun and fits into our happy, healthy office dynamic. Our existing team will welcome you with open arms, support you as you learn, affirm your strengths, assist/train you in your weaknesses, and bring you in on all the fun that comes with working on the Downtown Bentonville Square! Some things that set our office apart and make Eyes on the Square a great place to work: We seek out independent, unique, and high quality eyewear. Our optical offers a selection of over 350 eyeglass frames and sunglasses from around the world, with styles to complement everyone. Some of our featured frame lines include: LINDBERG, Gotti, TAVAT, DITA, State, Etnia of Barcelona, LOOL, Alba Optics, Wiley X, Maui Jim, and more. We are located on the historic Downtown Bentonville Square. We utilize advanced technology to make our patient's experiences more enjoyable, our team's job easier and more efficient, and our products more custom tailored to each patient. Our approach to medical care is holistic and focused on finding a root cause. Everything in the office is new, clean, and aesthetically pleasing Most importantly, our number one priority, motivator, and director is our aim to glorify God in all we do as a company. It's an exciting time to join in on our growing business and all that lies ahead for Eyes on the Square. Endless growth, fun, and opportunities are down the pipeline with the right person!