Retail Licensed Optician Part Time Job Yonkers area,City of Yonkers New York USA,Healthcare

Location: City of Yonkers

Pay Class and Pay

Pay Class:
Part Time , 0 - 19 hours per week

Pay: $27 - $40.50 per hour

Responsibilities

Assist each customer in frame and lens selection meeting social distance requirements

Ensure compliance with social distancing, cleaning protocols and cleaning hygiene practices: frequent handwashing, not shaking hands, cover nose and mouth while coughing or sneezing, avoid touching eyes / nose / mouth with unwashed hands

Provide customers with accurate product information regarding frames, lens selections and other services.

Provide customers covered by Third Party insurance with accurate information regarding benefits to ensure proper selection of frames and lenses. Inform the customer of any additional charges not covered by their Third-Party insurance coverage.

Utilize the SERVE sales process to identify customer needs and establish proper lens recommendations based on patient needs. Associate must utilize all available demonstration tools (See SERVE brochure for specifics).

Analyze and interpret patients' prescriptions. Communicate as necessary with the Lab and Optometrist to ensure accuracy of prescription.

Sell, fit and dispense frames and other accessories through the use of accurate measurements, verification of ordered products and adjustments of various optical products, in accordance with the Eyewear Presentation.

Maintain a clean and orderly dispensing area.

Responsible for the accuracy of customer pricing for the retail customer.

Where applicable, provide feedback and guidance to Apprentice Opticians

Adhere to privacy and confidential and proprietary company policies and procedures (i.e. HIPAA).

Participate in any/all training and educational activities necessary to fulfill at least the minimum requirements as specified within your departmental goals. This is in addition to, the completion of any activities necessary for the maintenance of professional affiliations or organizational requirements.

Diligently maintain the cleanliness of all equipment, workstations and the overall facility on a daily basis.

As required by changing business needs, complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience & Background

Must have and maintain applicable state licensure for ophthalmic dispensing
Knowledge and demonstrated abilities in explaining optical products, services, the analysis and interpretation of optical prescriptions, fitting and dispensing.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and percentages
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Essential Responsibilities related to Physical Demands/Work Environment

Stand - X
Walk - X
Sit - X
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - X
Reach with Hands and Arms - X
Climb or balance - X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - X
Talk or hear - X
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Essential Responsibilities related to Behavioral Characteristics

Basic computer literacy
Strong communication skills and the desire to work with the public
Possess an outgoing, positive professional personality & appearance
Ability to work independently and as part of team
Ability to interact well with Doctor and other associates
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Flexibility to support change
Ability to work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis.
Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers etc.

HIPAA & Security Requirements

All Associates must comply with the…