Optician

Position: Optician Needed!
About the Optician Role  Our optician will be responsible for selling, fitting, and dispensing glasses and will initially be expected to answer phones, patient scheduling, insurance verification, and other tasks that arise on a day-to-day basis while providing a great personal 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.

About the Practice
A high-end optometric practice in Lucas, Texas is looking for a friendly, energetic optician looking for long term growth in a new up and coming office. You will be working with a fantastic team including 1 optometrist and 1 receptionist. As the practice grows so will the team! We treat patients ranging from pediatrics (little kiddies) to geriatrics (65 years and up) and everything in between.

Our doctor is one of the best in the area, and we thrive off of the positive experience that each patient has:
From the interaction at the front desk when they first walk in the door, to the time they spend in the exam chair, and then looking for the perfect pair of glasses.
About You
You are the type of person who loves interacting with people. When it comes to your job, you are customer service oriented, and the customer experience drives you!
You enjoy an environment where you work with a team to enhance the experience of every customer that comes through the door. You are well organized, and pride yourself in your ability to communicate in a friendly and welcoming way.
Optician 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
Edge lenses with in-house optical equipment (Training done in office)
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:
On-the-job training
Monthly Bonus Opportunities
Bonus for working Saturdays
Health insurance available
Vision and dental available

Schedule:

~ Expected hours: 32-40 per week
~8-hour shift
~ Work days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday (2 per month)
~ Two Saturdays per month based on staff availability
~ Role will expand to Monday through Friday as the office grows

Employment Type:

Full Time
Years

Experience:

1 - 3 years
Bonus/Commission:
Yes