We are a high-volume, fast-paced practice looking to hire an energetic, articulate, experienced Optician for our Matthews & Monroe locations. Our state of the art, private practice provides an extensive range of personalized eye care services to patients with emphasis on primary eye care, cataract and glaucoma surgery, Lasik/refractive surgery, oculoplastic, and in office cosmetic procedures. Our doctors, along with our clinical team, are dedicated to optimizing our patient’s vision and ensuring they can see their best.
If you are a motivated and enthusiastic customer service driven professional with a minimum of 2 years optical experience, we want to hear from you. The right candidate will be a detailed oriented multi-tasker with a team player attitude.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide prompt, courteous, and professional service.
- Establish and maintain excellent customer service.
- Verify and dispense optical eyewear using manual lensometer.
- Complete EMR in compliance with MEA Optical procedures.
- Perform repairs, adjustments, and delivery of eyewear.
- Maintain professional relationships with Optical manager, coworkers, Ophthalmologists and Optometrists in the practice.
- Complete all tasks as assigned by Optical Manager
- Educate patients on their insurance benefits and available lens materials, styles and coatings suitable for patient’s needs.
- Familiar with VSP, Eyemed, Versant, Medicaid.
- Conduct eyeglasses’ checks for MEA Optical dispensed eyewear
- Maintain requisite computer skills for performing assigned tasks
- Be able to perform all tasks with very little supervision.
- Experienced in fitting, repairing, dispensing, and selling eyewear.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of fitting eyeglasses. Knowledge of opticianry duties.
- Evaluate eyeglasses and perform certain repairs.
- Advise and fit eyeglasses to patient's needs.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High School graduate.
- Experience in opticianry – ABO / CPO encouraged to apply.
- Fabricate eyewear.
- Optical Courses- home study- community college.
JOB RELATIONSHIP: Does not supervise any other employee. Reports to Optical Manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Matthews, NC 28105 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Matthews, NC 28105: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person