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Midwest Eye Consultants

Vision Clinic - Optometric 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.

$42,777 / year median in Indiana

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

WHAT WE OFFER
6.5 paid holidays per year 2 Floating Holidays Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist patients in the selection process of spectacles, providing education on quality choices, lens selection, and frame styling to fit their lifestyle and prescription. Calculate insurance co-pay based on insurance eligibility. Accurately enter spectacle orders; ensure timely delivery by monitoring status on a daily basis. Receive spectacle orders into system, verify order, notify patients, and schedule dispensing. Contact patients for follow up on progress of adapting to dispensed eyewear and prescribed contacts. Perform adjustments and repairs when necessary. Troubleshoot patient concerns with eyewear when necessary. Maintain inventory pertaining to all aspects of the optical retail area, including lab supplies. Report inventory as required. Maintain displays of optical merchandise. Monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays. Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the office manager or team lead, and doctor(s).
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school graduate or equivalent. Sales/retail experience is preferred. Previous optician experience is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
(per ADA guidelines):
Physical Activity:
Talking, Hearing.
Physical requirements:
Sedentary work. Involves sitting most of the time. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.