What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Dr Randolph Brown Optometry?
Private practice looking for experienced professional. The ideal person must be able to work in a fast paced environment delivering quality optical care and outstanding and friendly customer service. You will assist patients with preliminary testing, eyeglasses fittings and other optical dispensing.You must also possess a high level of knowledge about our products and determining our patients’ needs for eyewear so you can recommend specific accessories or enhancements for glasses.
Job Responsibilities
Use prescription information from the doctor and the patient’s preferences, face shape and other factors to help select the appropriate pair of eyeglasses, frames and lenses.
Give product recommendations to patients based on their vision needs and lifestyle, such as frame construction, lens material and lens coatings.
Take accurate measurements of each patient’s face and optical details to ensure a comfortable and proper fit before ordering frames.
Adjust new frames using optical tools or pliers to get a closer and more accurate fit on the patient’s face when the patient has problems with comfort or poor vision.
Maintain a clean and visually appealing daily optical display by organizing the stock of eyeglasses, sunglasses and accessories.
Complete additional office tasks regularly such as preparing paperwork for patient insurance payments, ordering inventory and tracking orders in the system.
Billing vision insurances for exams and materials.
Job Skills & Qualifications
Required:
High school graduate or equivalent
Focus on a fine attention to detail
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Preferred:
Experience in a retail optical department or a similar environment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Saturday
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus pay
PTO
COVID-19 considerations:
All patients and staff wear a face covering, temperature screening at the door.
Education:
High school or equivalent
Experience:
Sales Experience: 1 year
Optical Experience: 1 year
Work Location:
One location
Work Remotely:
No
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location