What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at Vision Integrated Partners (Midwest)?
Description
At Mid America Eye Center, we are a busy ophthalmology practice seeking an experienced Optician to join our dynamic team. This is a Monday - Friday, day shift position with No weekends and No holidays!
Understanding the importance of work-life balance, we want our team members to thrive personally and professionally. In addition to a rewarding career, we offer a comprehensive wellness package that includes exciting benefits such as:
- Excellent health insurance benefits
- Generous 401k matching program
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Free counseling and support services
- Employee Perk Package
- and so much more...
Some of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Adjust and repair glasses.
- Teach the insert and removal of contacts.
- Educate patients on differences in materials and progressive lens styles.
- Neutralize and transpose prescriptions
- Take accurate optical measurements.
- Discuss differences in contact lens brands and modalities.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Two years of experience as an optician in a busy practice is preferred
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Must have proficient computer skills
- Must be able to problem-solve
- Must be detailed-oriented
- Must have a working knowledge of post-operative Medicare, Medicare Replacement, and Medicaid plans
- Must have excellent communication skills, proper grammar, and writing capability
- Must be team-oriented
- Must be self-directed, highly motivated, able to multi-task, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to accurately and efficiently handle multiple projects at one time
- Must have exceptional interpersonal skills
- Must possess a caring, patient, and friendly attitude
- Must be familiar with all forms associated with the patient’s medical record (paper / electronic)
- Must be familiar with the use and operation of optical software
- Must be thoroughly knowledgeable with lenses, frames, and all-optical supplies
- Must have a complete understanding of optical inventory
- Must have outstanding sales ability
- Wide-ranging knowledge applicable to eye care and current trends in eyewear
- Must have experience in conflict resolution
If you seek new adventures in patient care and are passionate about going above and beyond to ensure all patients are given the best care and patient experience, we want to hear from you... Please Apply!