Entry Level Optician

Our optometry office needs an outstanding compassionate optician with desire to make our patients so happy that they can't help but tell their friends how well they were treated. You must absolutely love working with people and be genuinely positive and enthusiastic. You should already have the customer service experience or desire to make people think they are not at a doctor’s office, but at Disneyland or a guest at a 5 star hotel. Personality and attitude is everything!

This individual is responsible for the successful operation of the optical. This job requires great customer service, excellent optical knowledge, and in turn provides great benefits, stable hours, and the chance to grow your expertise. Optician reports to the practice manager.

Responsibilities and Duties

What you'll do:

• Be passionate about giving an engaging, enthusiastic and memorable experience for everyone who walks through the door from start to finish
• Make customers feel as guests into our home
• Be great at selling optical products and knowledgeable about frames, lenses, and coatings.
• Ensure flawless accuracy in taking and recording measurements, adjusting and fitting eyewear, and answering optical questions with ease.
• Work with various labs/vendors to accurately order the patients eyewear
• Verify that finished eyewear meets optical standards and patient’s requirements/requests
• Answer phone calls and schedule appointments
• Verify insurance coverage and eligibility, and inform patients of any co-payments or uninsured services
• Bill patients out for exam services, collected co-pays and deductibles

Qualifications and Skills

Who you are:

• Able to project a professional image
• Great at communicating clearly and effectively
• Dedicated to making people happy
• Optical experience of 2 to 5 years .
• Familiarity with managed vision care contracting.
• Demonstrates high level of team player attitude and enthusiasm.
• Has a warm and friendly personality
• Works accurately and efficiently in Word and Excel.

Benefits Include:

- Paid Time Off
- Monthly Bonus
- Health Insurance
- Vision Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- 401k program

Work Remotely

• No

Keywords: Optician, optical assistant, optical technician, optometry, optometrist, sales person, nordstrom, disneyland, starbucks, medical assistant

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Optician: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine, CA 92612 (Required)

Work Location: In person