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Issaquah Optometric Center
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.
$50,810 / year median in Washington
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Optician Issaquah Optometric Center Issaquah, WA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $20 - $32 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Optical experience Medical claims processing Interpersonal skills Sales High school diploma or GED Medical administrative support Attention to detail Full Job Description Part to Full Time Hourly Issaquah Optometric Center Who We Are Established in 1989, Issaquah Optometric Center has prided itself on providing excellent care, from the exam room down to the final fit and finish of your new pair of glasses. We are a small, private practice in a growing community. Want to get to know us better? Click to learn about us. What You'll Do Part time - Full time (current hours are Tuesday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm (closed for lunch 12-1). Must be able to adjust schedule as needed to potentially accommodate Mondays. No weekends! Primarily this job will be for an optician with insurance billing experience. A summary of key responsibilities include:
Optical:
- Assist patients with eyeglass selection; promote sales and lens options
- Explaining insurance benefits
- Accurately measure PD, OC, seg height, frame measurements
- Keep optical area clean and organized
- Ordering and dispensing contact lenses and glasses
- Troubleshoot issues with glasses; perform adjustments and repairs of eyewear
- Place frame orders with vendors, and manage inventory
- Instruct patients how to insert and remove contact lenses (soft, hard and scleral)
- Help with basic medical testing as needed
Administrative:
- Processing insurance claims, posting insurance payments, collecting payments due
- Answering phone calls, returning voicemails, communicating with patients via email
- Scheduling appointments and checking patients in upon arrival
- Collecting proper paperwork for each patient
- Checking insurance benefits when needed
- Stocking supplies
- Sanitizing surfaces, vacuuming, taking out garbage and recycling What You Bring
- Minimum education: High School Diploma required
- Minimum 1-2 years of optical experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills, particularly for insurance billing and reporting
- Ability to work independently
- Organized and has attention to detail
- Positive attitude and approachable, professional demeanor
- Dependable and reliable
- Self-motivated by taking initiative and identifying areas for improvement or growth