Licensed Optician

Aeg
US - Florida - Jacksonville
May 18, 2024
Medical

About the Job

Licensed Opticians are responsible for selling dispensing eyewear and eyewear accessories to patients. They ensure patients are fitted with the right-size frames that fit their needs and lifestyle and dispense lenses with correct prescription and measurements. Licensed Opticians are at the heart of our business. Their technical and customer service skills ensure patient satisfaction and repeat business.

Duties and Responsibilities

Delivers extraordinary experience to each and every patient. Provides patients with a complete understanding of our customized recommendations for products and services.
Custom fits glasses precisely places prescription in lenses.
Develops own clientele from providing outstanding service and obtaining referrals.
Assists co-workers with difficult or complex areas of product needs prescriptions.
Keeps current on company/industry products and procedures, manufacturer rebates, and types of lenses and frames available.
Takes and returns patient calls, updating patients on the status of their order and resolving order issues should they arise. Escalates any issues with the Store Manager, as necessary.
Retrieves patient charts and electronic health records.
Assists patients in selecting frames, lens type, and lens treatments including tints and coatings; depending on specific patient needs and facial measurements.
Educates patients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care.
Collects eye and face measurements to ensure proper fit.
Interprets prescriptions written by optometrist and ophthalmologist.
Creates work orders for lab technicians, specifying information on lenses needed.
Follows-up on all pending orders. Verifies all orders are within the time guidelines given and informs patients of status if delays occur. Notifies patient when orders arrive from lab/manufacturer.
Dispenses glasses by inspecting the product, checking for proper fit, adjusting if necessary, and asking for feedback.
Adjusts eyewear to ensure visual acuity, proper fit, and patient comfort. Using various tools, performs eyewear adjustments and repairs.
Proficient in using tools such as pupilometers, PD Sticks, lensometers, pliers, wrenches, frame warmers, etc.
Regularly communicates with technicians and/or store managers, providing additional patient information, or asking for an order status.
Inspects the final product ensuring there are no flaws; Cleans and polishes lenses using cloths and solvents.
Cleans and organizes frame boards, displays, mirrors, work bench, office area, bathroom, and breakroom, maintaining overall cleanliness and visual appeal of the store.
Restocks retail boards with new merchandize.
Understands product issues and analyzes any problems. Thoroughly and accurately answers patients' questions regarding insurance, warranty, products, materials, services, pricing, upgrades, promotions, etc.
Collaborates with technicians, front desk associates, Managers, and Optometrist.
Sells miscellaneous products such as cleaners, contact lens supply, sunglasses, safety glasses, etc.

Requirements

High School Diploma
State Licensure
Optical dispensing experience
Minimum of one-year experience working as an Optician strongly preferred
Experience with HIPAA requirements preferred
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Excellent customer service skills and pleasant demeanor, experience with sales preferred
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Dependability and punctuality
Ability to lift up to 30lbs, bend, kneel, and stand up to 8 hrs a day

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

Benefit Packages

Benefits: 401(k) with Match, Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD, Vision Service Plan, Employee Vision Discount, Program HSA/FSA, PTO, Paid Holidays *Benefits applicable to Full Time Employment only*
Associated topics: eye, optometric, optometry, sme, tpa

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