Job Overview Join our dynamic team as an Optician, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional eye care and eyewear services. In this energetic position, you'll combine technical expertise with outstanding customer service to help patients see clearly and feel confident in their eyewear choices. Your knowledge of optics, medical terminology, and healthcare regulations will ensure every patient receives personalized, professional care in a fast-paced environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in both clinical and retail settings while making a meaningful difference in people's lives. Duties Assist patients in selecting and fitting eyewear, including spectacle lenses and frames, ensuring optimal comfort and vision correction Dispense spectacles accurately by performing eyewear fittings, frame adjustments, and lens selections based on individual prescriptions, lifestyle needs, and vision insurance qualifications Operate POS systems and cash registers efficiently for retail sales transactions while maintaining accurate medical billing records Maintain clinical confidentiality policies and adhere to HIPAA regulations to protect patient information at all times Support laboratory processes by preparing eyewear for manufacturing, verifying lens prescriptions, and ensuring quality standards are met Provide excellent customer service by answering questions about optical products, explaining medical terminology clearly, and guiding patients through their vision care journey Experience Prior retail optometry experience or optical laboratory experience is highly preferred but not necessary. We are willing to train the right candidate. Knowledge of ophthalmology practices, health regulation policies, and state healthcare regulations is essential and will be trained. Experience with spectacle lens dispensing, eyewear fittings, frame adjustments, and optical laboratory procedures is preferred. Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate complex medical information effectively and strong computer skill are required. Basic math skills for handling retail transactions, insurance coding, and inventory management Experience working within clinical confidentiality policies, aseptic techniques, medical billing processes, and medical coding standards. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to enhancing vision health through expert care and innovative eyewear solutions. We value energetic professionals eager to grow their expertise while making a positive impact on our community's eye health!

Pay:

$18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Bereavement leave Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person