Licensed Dispensing Optician (Optician III)

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.

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.

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