Optician na Midwest Eye Consultants

An optician is your go-to person for anything eyewear-related, helping you understand what your doctor recommends so you can see your best. They don’t just suggest the right lenses for your prescription; they also make shopping for glasses a fun experience with a cool selection of trendy styles. Building good relationships and communicating well is important in this role. Plus, they’re in charge of setting up displays of all the sunglasses and frames in the store. This job mixes both admin tasks—like figuring out co-pays based on your insurance and prepping orders for the lab—with some creative flair.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Starting wage of $14 - $16 per hour based on previous experience
• 6.5 paid holidays per year
• Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year
• Employee Referral Program
• Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k
• Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program

 
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Assist patients in the selection process of spectacles, providing education on quality choices, lens selection, and frame styling to fit their lifestyle and prescription. 
• Calculate insurance co-pay based on insurance eligibility. 
• Accurately enter spectacle orders; ensure timely delivery by monitoring status on a daily basis. 
• Receive spectacle orders into system, verify order, notify patients, and schedule dispensing. 
• Contact patients for follow up on progress of adapting to dispensed eyewear and prescribed contacts. 
• Perform adjustments and repairs when necessary. 
• Troubleshoot patient concerns with eyewear when necessary. 
• Maintain inventory pertaining to all aspects of the optical retail area, including lab supplies.  Report inventory as required. 
• Maintain displays of optical merchandise. 
• Monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays. 
• Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the office manager or team lead, and doctor(s).

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Sales/retail experience is preferred.
• Previous optician experience is a plus.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines): 

• Physical Activity:  Talking, Hearing. 
• Physical requirements: Sedentary work.  Involves sitting most of the time. 
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.