Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
What You’ll Do
- Assists customers in choosing the most appropriate eyeglass frame, type of lenses, and lens features.
- Measures customers accurately to make sure the glasses will fit properly.
- Prepares orders for the ordering and fabrication of eyewear so the lab can prepare, grind, edge, and insert lenses into the frames.
- Processes and submits eyewear orders accurately to the wholesale labs.
- Inspects all finished eyewear to make sure the prescription has been filled correctly and there are no defects present, follows up with lab if necessary.
- Dispenses finished glasses to the patient / customer, making sure that they fit, are comfortable, and that patient satisfaction has been achieved.
- Repairs patient’s broken frames, or assist them with the selection of a new pair of glasses.
- Adjusts frames for the patient / customer who has come in for realignment.
- Inspects, cleans, and maintains the frame inventory on display in the optical department.
- Transmits information on the computer/internet to obtain insurance company approval for billing and processing.
- Applies press-on prisms; both standard and compound.
- Hand edges glass, plastic and polycarbonate lenses when necessary.
- Tints plastic lenses when necessary.
- Mounts and re-mounts drilled rimless eyewear.
- Performs daily receiving of optical goods from various vendors.
- Prepares orders daily for dispensing opticians.
- Consistently conducts WIP (work in progress) procedures to follow up with vendors/lab regarding late orders and back orders and keeps patient apprised of order status.
- Coordinates shipment of frames to labs for assembly by labs.
- Prepares returnable goods for shipment and tracks credits due from each vendor.
- Performs daily balancing of patient payments to receipts.
- Following all standard operating procedures.
Requirements:
What You Bring
- Demonstrated prior sales ability.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to prioritize work.
- Superior attention to detail.
- Superior ability to follow through.
- Basic Computer / Internet skills.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and/or when working with a difficult patient.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, families, doctors, and staff to achieve high levels of customer service.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the optical field and leadership experience.
- Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Previous optical experience.
- VA Licensed Dispensing Optician
- Willingness to submit to a background check (drug screen for Ambulatory Surgery Centers only)
Benefits & Perks
We’ve got you covered in more ways than one! As a full-time employee, you receive medical, dental, vision, a 401k plan, long-term disability, and life insurance. Pay is determined based on qualifications and experience. You will also get:
- No nights or weekends = work/life balance
- Paid uniforms
- Paid vacation and holidays (+ two floating holidays)
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Discount on designer eyewear
- Paid certified accreditation program
Physical Requirements:
- Exerting up to twenty-five pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity including viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, interpretation, etc.
- Must be able to be stationary for prolonged periods of time.
Cognitive Requirements:
- Executes tasks independently.
- Learns and memorizes tasks.
- Maintains concentration/focus on tasks.
- Performs task in a demanding environment requiring multi-task and prioritize work.
- Must be comfortable working and interacting with large groups of people daily.
Compliance training and testing is required annually and as needed.
Ready to Join Our Team?
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