Optician

Powdersville Eye Care is a new private practice in Powdersville, SC with an emphasis on creating a culture where patients and team members feel they are part of more than just another eye care office. Technology, education, and efficiency will be key elements of the practice environment. Our optician will be responsible for the selling, fitting, and dispensing glasses and will initially be expected to answering phones, patient scheduling, insurance verification, taking payment, and other tasks that arise on a day-to-day basis while providing a great interpersonal experience for our patients. We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the field, exceptional communication skills, is flexible as the office grows, has the ability to multitask, and most of all the passion to be instrumental in helping to lay the foundation for our growing company.

Candidate requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience in the optical field
• State optical license is highly recommended
• Familiarity working with many vision plans including Eyemed, Superior, Spectera, Davis Vision, VSP, etc.
• Great interpersonal and customer service skills
• The passion to assist in other tasks that aid in office efficiency and growth of the practice

Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to sell premium quality glasses and contact lenses
• Skilled in fitting, adjustment, and dispensing glasses
• To be familiar with our optical inventory and products to provide the most appropriate selections for the patient
• Answer phones to schedule patients and answer general questions
• Verify insurances and interpret benefits from a large variety of medical and vision plans
• Have the willingness and flexibility to learn and adapt in a variety of situations
• Must have the desire and investment in the practice to help with promotion and growth

Benefits:

• PTO
• HSA
• Bi-annual CE trip
• Monthly-Quarterly Bonuses
• Simple IRA

Compensation depends on experience and skill level.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Monthly bonus

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $28