Primary Care Optician

Do you have a knack for style and fashion? Do you have a passion to serve and make a difference in people's lives? Combine your love for fashion and your desire to serve, and feel energized and empowered about your work. As an Eyewear Consultant, you will style patients with fashionable eyewear and recommend lens options for their best visual outcomes. No optical experience is necessary; we have an excellent training program to equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed! If you pride yourself on a positive attitude, and like a fun work environment where you can build strong relationships with patients AND exceed their expectations, we invite you to bring your unique talents and interests and join our optical team!

What We Offer:

• Starting wage of $14.30 - $15.00 per hour, based on previous experience
• 6.5 paid holidays per year
• Employee Referral Program
• Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and eligible to participate in our 401k plan
• 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).

SUPPLEMENTARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Depending upon the patient volume and/or patient flow demands, you may be required to perform the following tasks. 

• Assist with patient preliminary testing as required.
• Dispense contact lenses and perform contact lens progress checks.
• Assist with answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, and effectively maintaining appointments books for doctors, as well as assist in completing “recalls.”
• Assist with check out and collection of monies due by patient.
• Identify areas which require additional reinforcement through education or consultation.
• Occasional travel to support other offices may be requested.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Quality of work reflects efficiency and accuracy
• Ability to obtain knowledge and skills on the job or through educational courses
• A strong commitment to helping people
• Polite, professional, and courteous
• Ability to lead, motivate and promote a team environment
• Proactive, adaptable, with the ability to work under pressure to accomplish projects and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

 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. 

 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Staff members are required to meet training expectations within the initial 90-day orientation period. This training includes instructional sessions on medical coding/billing, mechanical equipment, optical math, optical physics, and job-specific responsibilities, along with education on basic optical terminology and ocular diseases.
• Obtaining certification in optometric field is encouraged. MWEC will provide assistance to all employees eligible for the Employee Career Development Program.