<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Optician
To support our mission of building a superior optical by creating outstanding experiences for patients and practice partners alike.
Venture Mission:
To build a superior optical that ensures a remarkable patient experience while enhancing the growth of the practice and maximizing profits.
<ul>
<li>Venture Optical Management is committed to exceeding the expectations for quality eye care by hiring the best qualified, trained and committed patient service teams.</li>
<li>We will accommodate our patients in a timely and efficient manner, providing a compassionate and safe environment, while complying with all applicable federal and state laws.</li>
<li>We understand that what we do effectively changes people's lives.</li>
<li>We are always aware and committed to excellent patient care and our practice partners highest satisfaction. We believe in the power of teamwork, utilizing everyone’s strengths and creating an environment for our employees to grow, learn and be happy.</li>
</ul>
Venture Core Values:
<ul>
<li>Integrity - Act with uncompromising honesty and integrity in all we do, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. Do the right thing. Always.</li>
<li>Innovation - Pushing past the status quo with new and progressive ideas</li>
<li>Accountability - Each of us is responsible for our words, our actions and our results. We own the decisions made and their outcomes. Own it, fix it and move on</li>
<li>Passion - Expressing excitement for the work being done and shared objectives. Have Fun!</li>
<li>Unity - We are strongest when we work cohesively and collaboratively as a team. We value and develop our employees’ diverse talents, initiative and leadership</li>
<li>Constantly Improve - Ensure operational best practices and change when needed. Develop professionally through expanding our capabilities with innovative training</li>
</ul>
Creating Outstanding Patient Experience:
<ul>
<li>Interpreting the results of eye examinations, using prescriptions written by Optometrists and/or Ophthalmologists</li>
<li>Advising patients on frame weights, materials, styles and colors</li>
<li>Recommending lenses, coatings and frames to suit customers’ needs</li>
<li>Measuring customers to determine suitable types and styles of frames</li>
<li>Adjusting frames so they fit properly</li>
<li>Preparing orders for glasses and contact lenses by checking prescriptions, lens thickness and other specifications</li>
<li>Making sure that orders for glasses and contact lenses have been processed accurately</li>
<li>Committed to providing quality health and eye care for all patients in a timely and efficient manner.</li>
<li>Handles customer concerns with highest level of integrity and professionalism</li>
<li>Always represents themselves to the highest level of professionalism in both speech and presentation</li>
<li>Ability to listen closely to patients wants, needs and concerns. Able to explain options, instructions and solutions clearly for patients.</li>
<li>Have a strong working knowledge of optical tools to make final adjustments and repairs to eyeglasses</li>
<li>Interpreting and explaining patient’s vision insurance benefits</li>
<li>Maintaining inventory of frames and other optical supplies</li>
</ul>
Creating Outstanding Practice Experience:
<ul>
<li>Perform business tasks, such as maintaining sales records compliantly to HIPAA requirements</li>
<li>Working with the Doctors and practice staff to ensure the best patient experience through effective communication</li>
<li>Sharing their knowledge and skills with colleagues, improving the performance of the practice team overall and ensuring high quality care</li>
<li>Exhibiting highest level of professionalism and teamwork with practice staff</li>
<li>Responsible for the business aspect of the optical, comfortable making decisions and has a strong knowledge of sales and inventory management.</li>
</ul>
Living the Vision, Mission and Core Values:
<ul>
<li>Act like a business owner and offer idea’s, solutions and improvements to leadership team</li>
<li>Owning mistakes and always striving to improve</li>
<li>Being passionate about the business, patients and team members, always striving to go above and beyond</li>
<li>Work with team members in a collaborative and supportive way</li>
<li>Act with the highest integrity</li>
</ul>
Skills and Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Training and/or certification in optical dispensing and/or fitting contact lens</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail, particularly for interpreting prescriptions and checking lenses</li>
<li>Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical information clearly to customers</li>
<li>Familiarity with optical products</li>
<li>The ability to work effectively as part of a team</li>
<li>Follow all state and federal regulations regarding licensing and CE’s</li>
<li>Strong sales ability</li>
<li>Excellent patient service advocate</li>
<li>Excellent team player and constantly works to improve self, environment and business</li>
</ul>
Requirements:

Optician

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Job DescriptionDescription:
Join Elica’s mission and become a part of a team where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community!
 
At Elica Health Centers, we share a common goal: provide the best possible patient care to our growing community! Our passion extends throughout Elica, from the exceptional healthcare services we provide to our underserved patients at our Community Health Clinics and state-of-the-art mobile medicine program, Health on Wheels, to our Resource Center where we empower patients and members of the community to connect with resources to help them build healthy and full lives.
 
Elica is excited to be expanding our services offered to include Vision Services! Apply to be part of establishing this new and exciting service for our patients.
 
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
The Optician will sell eyeglasses and contacts according to written optical prescriptions. The Optician will recommend appropriate lens materials and designs based on patient needs and preferences. They will advise patients on proper frame design, fit and performance.
 
BENEFITS:
<ul>
<li>Retirement Savings Made Easy: Enjoy a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer matching and 100% immediate vesting—start building your future from day one!</li>
<li>Comprehensive Healthcare Options: Choose from two Anthem Blue Cross PPO plans for medical, plus dental and vision coverage for you and your family.</li>
<li>Employer-Funded HRA: Our Health Reimbursement Arrangement helps cover out-of-pocket medical costs, giving you peace of mind.</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of two FSA options: Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA, tailored to suit your needs.</li>
<li>Security for the Unexpected: We provide company-paid basic Life and AD&amp;D Insurance, with options to enhance coverage.</li>
<li>Enhanced Protection: Explore additional benefits like Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance, plus ID Theft Protection and Pet Insurance.</li>
<li>Time to Recharge: Enjoy accrued paid time off, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) access, which includes counseling, financial, and legal services, along with a vast library of online resources.</li>
<li>Invest in Yourself: Benefit from our Tuition Reimbursement Program for ongoing education and growth, plus CME/CEU and license reimbursements for eligible roles.</li>
</ul>
This is more than just a benefits package—it’s a commitment to your health, well-being, and professional success!
Learn more about Elica’s services and mission at our website or check us out on Facebook.
 
Requirements:
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
 
The successful candidate will be willing and able to:
<ul>
<li>Provide patient education regarding lens materials, products and designs.</li>
<li>Perform prescription analysis such as interpreting and transposing.</li>
<li>Provide recommendations to patients regarding proper eyeglass frame selection.</li>
<li>Design complete eyewear product by incorporating frame design elements, lens materials and optics with patient’s prescription and lifestyle requirements.</li>
<li>Perform eyeglass frame adjustments and repairs. Includes proper alignment of frame, comfortable fit, functional vision and instructions on proper wear and care of eyeglasses.</li>
<li>Perform accurate measurements of lens power, pupillary distance, multifocal segment height, lens base curve, vertex distance, and prism power.</li>
<li>Order custom lens products from wholesale optical laboratories, monitor process, post charges and bill insurance when needed.</li>
<li>Verify lens prescriptions of ordered lenses and check for accuracy.</li>
<li>Assist in wholesale purchasing of frames and other products for resale to patients.</li>
<li>Assist in the return of authorized merchandise to manufacturers and prepare credit forms.</li>
<li>Design, arrange and maintain product displays.</li>
<li>Organize and maintain frame display area throughout the workday.</li>
<li>Monitor product inventory levels.</li>
<li>Maintain inventory of office supplies and other materials necessary to properly run the department.</li>
<li>Maintain instruments and hand tools used in the office.</li>
<li>Maintain job knowledge by attending work training as needed and assigned.</li>
<li>Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
The successful candidate has:
<ul>
<li>High School diploma or GED required.</li>
<li>Active BLS Certification</li>
<li>Minimum 1 year of retail optician experience required.</li>
<li>Bilingual strongly preferred (especially in Russian, Spanish, Farsi/Dari)</li>
<li>Insurance verification experience preferred.</li>
<li>Understand and maintain HIPAA standards of privacy and confidentiality</li>
</ul>
Essential Skills/Abilities:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of the laws and standards governing the ophthalmic field.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and vision insurance plans preferred.</li>
<li>Strong customer service skills to deliver services in a culturally sensitive manner for our non-English speaking patients.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, staff, managers and doctors.</li>
<li>Understanding of the anatomy of the eye as well as normal, abnormal vision and perception.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills.</li>
<li>Intermediate computer literacy required.</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
The work environment is characteristic of the healthcare facility environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or lift. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderately loud; incumbent must be able to focus in an environment with many distractions.
 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Additional Requirements
<ul>
<li>Must have a current and valid California driver’s license and the ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours.</li>
<li>If selected for an employment opportunity with Elica Health Centers, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella &amp; Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status* prior to their scheduled start date. Please be advised that this position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen.</li>
</ul>
*Elica Health Centers is a healthcare facility that adheres to the mandates issued by the California Department of Public Health including the recent orders regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.

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Job DescriptionDescription:
The Atlantic Vision Partners Way
At Atlantic Vision Partners, we want our employees to love coming to work and doing what they love – helping our patients see more clearly! We provide our employees with continued support through:
<ul>
<li>On-Site Training</li>
<li>Unlimited career growth opportunities within our 45 clinics in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee,</li>
<li>Paid Certified Accreditations, and</li>
<li>Unmatched resources like in-house tools to help serve our patients.</li>
</ul>
 
Your Mission
As an Optician you will Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for clients according to written optical prescriptions or specifications. Assist clients with selecting frames. Measure customers for the size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions. Prepare a work order for the optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify the exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust the frame and lens position to fit the client. May shape or reshape frames.
 
 
Come where you can flourish!
 
What You’ll Do
<ul>
<li>Work directly with customers to help meet all their eyewear needs</li>
<li>Help customers choose the best frames and lenses based on their prescription needs, face fit, personal style, and lifestyle</li>
<li>Expertly explain prescription terminology and product offerings to customers in terms</li>
<li>Verify insurance eligibility and maximize savings for the customer</li>
<li>Take and record measurements using proper measuring devices, adjust and fit eyewear, and execute these details with flawless accuracy</li>
<li>Create work orders, documentation, grinding instructions for lenses for lab technicians to ensure delivery of the proper lens</li>
<li>Check that the finished eyewear meets AVP’s optical standards, as well as customer requirements and requests</li>
<li>Maintain records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and payments</li>
<li>Perform adjustments and minor eyeglass repair</li>
<li>Work with the practice team to make sure all customers receive exceptional service</li>
<li>Work with sales representatives on maintaining suitable inventory to meet customer needs</li>
<li>Arrange and maintain display of optical merchandise</li>
<li>Keep current with trends, brands, eyewear, and lens technology</li>
<li>Collaborate with the practice team to form best practices for sales and customer service that can be implemented throughout the organization</li>
</ul>
 
Requirements:
What You Bring
<ul>
<li>Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required</li>
<li>Must be flexible with traveling to various locations</li>
<li>Ability to pay attention to detail</li>
<li>Ability to maintain confidentiality</li>
<li>The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable</li>
<li>The ability to recognize inconsistencies</li>
<li>High School diploma or GED, associate degree preferred</li>
<li>Prefer completion of optician apprenticeship and certification through the American Board of Opticianry.</li>
<li>Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without accommodation, including the ability to use power hand tools and lift a minimum of 70 lbs.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Willingness to submit to a background check (drug screen for Ambulatory Surgery Centers only)</li>
</ul>
 
Benefits &amp; Perks
We’ve got you covered in more ways than one! As a full-time employee, you receive medical, dental, vision, a 401k plan, long-term disability, and life insurance. Pay is determined based on qualifications and experience. You will also get:
<ul>
<li>No nights or weekends = work/life balance</li>
<li>Paid uniforms</li>
<li>Paid vacation and holidays (+ two floating holidays)</li>
<li>Tuition reimbursement opportunities</li>
<li>Referral bonus opportunities</li>
<li>Discount on designer eyewear</li>
<li>Paid certified accreditation program</li>
</ul>
 
Physical Requirements:
· Exerting up to twenty-five pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
· Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
· Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity including viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, interpretation, etc.
· Must be able to be stationary for prolonged periods of time.
Cognitive Requirements:
· Executes tasks independently.
· Learns and memorizes tasks.
· Maintains concentration/focus on tasks.
· Performs task in a demanding environment requiring multi-task and prioritize work.
· Must be comfortable working and interacting with large groups of people daily.
Compliance training and testing is required annually and as needed.
 
Ready to Join Our Team?
 
Apply Now!
Atlantic Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Job DescriptionDescription:
Thank you for considering Mountain Vista EyeCare as your new career. We look forward to meeting you!
Work with an Established, Private-Practice, and an Amazing Team:
Mountain Vista Eyecare is a private optometric practice, caring for patients for the last 40 years. Patients and our eye care team love our office environment and the interaction we have with each other. Mountain Vista Eyecare is looking for a friendly, upbeat, personable, patient-oriented professional to join our team. Caring for patients is our priority, so the optimal candidate must have excellent customer service skills and be able to work well with other team members. We are a paperless office; proficient computer skills are required.
Please visit our website to learn more about our office: <a href="http://www.mountainvistaeyecare.com" target="_blank">www.mountainvistaeyecare.com</a>
Optician Duties: Include, but aren't limited to: Eyewear styling, taking accurate measurements, dispensing, sales, ordering glasses and contacts, repairs, insurance billing and making connections with our patients. ABO certification preferred but not required.
Do you have these skills?
-Detail-oriented
-Friendliness
-Multitasking
-People-person
-Teamwork
-Proficient computer skills
-Ability to efficiently learn new skills and terminology
Benefits:
-Full-Time with Benefits &amp; Bonuses
~8AM - 5:00PM, Thursdays until 5:30 PM. Wednesday morning meetings at 7:40 AM. No weekends.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>401(k)</li>
<li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Employee discount</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Vision insurance</li>
</ul>
Schedule:
<ul>
<li>Monday to Friday</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In person
 
Requirements:

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Contributes to the company by providing efficient optical and customer service skills to patients. The optician should possess a wide range of knowledge of all current eyewear and contact lenses. Ensures patient is fitted with their correct lifestyle needs.
 
Responsibilities:
<ol>
<li>Greets patients and provide excellent customer service.</li>
<li>Promotes the sale of quality eyewear to the patient.</li>
<li>Must be able to explain limitations and recommendations for both eyewear and contact lenses to patient.</li>
<li>Inputting orders following standard operating procedures in Optical Management.</li>
<li>Properly process and collect all payments in accordance to policy </li>
<li>Checks status of all work in progress twice weekly to ensure timely delivery to the patient.</li>
<li>Knowledge on use of manual lensometer.</li>
<li>Verify and receive jobs upon arrival to ensure that RX and measurements are accurate.</li>
<li>Review A/R Insurance Balance report bi-weekly for proper reimbursement </li>
<li>Notifies patients when eyewear/contact lens orders are ready for pick-up</li>
<li>Dispenses glasses and performs any adjustments or minor repairs on eyewear</li>
<li>Must be able to educate patient in all aspects of lenses and options that are available to them</li>
<li>Should have the ability to troubleshoot if the patient is having any kind of issues with eyewear</li>
<li>Must understand all current refund, remake and frame replacement policies.</li>
<li>Should be up to date on all of current promotions available to patients.</li>
<li>Must be able to properly verify vision plans and thoroughly explain benefits to patient.</li>
<li>Properly file vision plan claims as required</li>
<li>Must be able to order lenses and contact lenses through our vendor portals.</li>
<li>Verifies Patient records and contact information during each interaction. </li>
<li>Responsible for overall appearance of work area, organization, cleanliness of optical displays, sales floor and back work area</li>
<li>Follow all OSHA, ANSI STANDARDS and HIPAA guidelines</li>
<li>Maintains positive work environment with all staff</li>
<li>Duties subject to change and should be able to perform as assigned</li>
</ol>
 
Requirements:
Essential Skills and Abilities:
<ol>
<li>Excellent interpersonal communication skills and customer service</li>
<li>Ability to interact with patients, doctors, co-workers, and management in a team-oriented environment</li>
<li>Excellent sales skills </li>
<li>Optical software and windows-based operating system knowledge </li>
</ol>
 
Education and Experience:
<ol>
<li>High school diploma or equivalent</li>
<li>Two years of optician experience </li>
<li>ABO certification is preferred </li>
</ol>

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
<ul>
<li> This is a 19 hour per week position. </li>
</ul>
 
Working under the supervision of the Optical Manager, the Optician is primarily responsible for helping patients through the ordering of prescription eyewear. This entails measuring, fitting, and ordering lenses and frames for patients according to written optical prescription and/or specification of the doctor. The Optician is also responsible for the final inspection and verification of incoming ophthalmic jobs from lab vendors. The other duties of the Optician include maintaining accurate optical records, administrative work and providing quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.
 
Representative Duties:
Assist with optical needs and orders
<ul>
<li>Measure patient for pupillary distance, fitting heights and position of wear measurements, either manually or with digital fitting device</li>
<li>Assist patients with selecting frames appropriate for facial and eye measurements and prescription</li>
<li>Fit and adjust eyeglasses for best comfort and visual acuity </li>
<li>Prepare work orders and instructions for grinding lenses and fabricating eyeglasses</li>
<li>Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings, and other options to suit patient needs</li>
<li>Sell goods such as spectacles, sunglasses, and other goods related to eyes in general</li>
<li>Educate patients on how to wear and care for eyeglasses</li>
<li>Verify that incoming completed spectacles meet quality control and ANSI standards</li>
<li>Help answer questions from other staff (apprentices, sales associates) and patients that arise during the optical ordering process</li>
</ul>
Maintain accurate optical records
<ul>
<li>Enter and maintain electronic records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and payments</li>
<li>Process end of day collection reports and ensure accuracy compared to final count</li>
<li>Perform administrative duties such as verifying vision hardware benefits, submitting patient insurance orders, and requesting prior authorizations</li>
<li>Assist Optical Manager with scheduling vendor visits, frame selection and return process</li>
</ul>
Provide Customer and Personal Services
<ul>
<li>Perform customer needs assessment, </li>
<li>Meet quality standards for services, and </li>
<li>Evaluate customer satisfaction</li>
</ul>
Meets agency participatory expectation
<ul>
<li>Adheres to all agency and departmental policies and procedures</li>
<li>Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities as requested</li>
<li>Adheres to the highest principles of patient and client confidentiality</li>
<li>Adheres to established safety policies, procedures and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation</li>
<li>Attends all required meetings, in-services and professional trainings</li>
<li>Maintains professional competence necessary to perform job responsibilities; maintains and provides agency with records of continuing education activities</li>
<li>Serves on agency committees and in professional organizations when requested</li>
</ul>
Performs other related job duties as required
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Current unrestricted license to practice as dispensing optician in the State of Massachusetts.</li>
<li>Ability to perform requested privileges.</li>
<li>Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.</li>
<li>Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services including: marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.</li>
<li>Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients, clients and vendors across the spectrum of diversity, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, national origin and immigrant status, religious or spiritual identity, disability (physical, mental, emotional and developmental), veteran status, and/or limited English proficiency.</li>
<li>Willingness to contribute towards Fenway’s efforts in becoming an anti-racist organization and promoting a culture dedicated to ongoing development in service of humility, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, where differences are acknowledged and valued.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Excellent computer skills – familiarity with OfficeMate and VisionWeb a plus</li>
<li>Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations:</li>
<li>Sit at a computer station for extended periods of time</li>
<li>Ability to type on a keyboard for extended periods of time</li>
</ul>
This is a union position in a Fenway Health bargaining unit represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East LGBTQIA+ identified persons, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC), and individuals from other historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Optician
To support our mission of building a superior optical by creating outstanding experiences for patients and practice partners alike.
 
Venture Mission:
To build a superior optical that ensures a remarkable patient experience while enhancing the growth of the practice and maximizing profits.
<ul>
<li>Venture Optical Management is committed to exceeding the expectations for quality eye care by hiring the best qualified, trained and committed patient service teams.</li>
<li>We will accommodate our patients in a timely and efficient manner, providing a compassionate and safe environment, while complying with all applicable federal and state laws.</li>
<li>We understand that what we do effectively changes people's lives.</li>
<li>We are always aware and committed to excellent patient care and our practice partners highest satisfaction. We believe in the power of teamwork, utilizing everyone’s strengths and creating an environment for our employees to grow, learn and be happy.</li>
</ul>
Venture Core Values:
<ul>
<li>Integrity - Act with uncompromising honesty and integrity in all we do, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. Do the right thing. Always.</li>
<li>Innovation - Pushing past the status quo with new and progressive ideas</li>
<li>Accountability - Each of us is responsible for our words, our actions and our results. We own the decisions made and their outcomes. Own it, fix it and move on</li>
<li>Passion - Expressing excitement for the work being done and shared objectives. Have Fun!</li>
<li>Unity - We are strongest when we work cohesively and collaboratively as a team. We value and develop our employees’ diverse talents, initiative and leadership</li>
<li>Constantly Improve - Ensure operational best practices and change when needed. Develop professionally through expanding our capabilities with innovative training</li>
</ul>
Creating Outstanding Patient Experience:
<ul>
<li>Interpreting the results of eye examinations, using prescriptions written by Optometrists and/or Ophthalmologists</li>
<li>Advising patients on frame weights, materials, styles and colors</li>
<li>Recommending lenses, coatings and frames to suit customers’ needs</li>
<li>Measuring customers to determine suitable types and styles of frames</li>
<li>Adjusting frames so they fit properly</li>
<li>Preparing orders for glasses and contact lenses by checking prescriptions, lens thickness and other specifications</li>
<li>Making sure that orders for glasses and contact lenses have been processed accurately</li>
<li>Committed to providing quality health and eye care for all patients in a timely and efficient manner.</li>
<li>Handles customer concerns with highest level of integrity and professionalism</li>
<li>Always represents themselves to the highest level of professionalism in both speech and presentation</li>
<li>Ability to listen closely to patients wants, needs and concerns. Able to explain options, instructions and solutions clearly for patients.</li>
<li>Have a strong working knowledge of optical tools to make final adjustments and repairs to eyeglasses</li>
<li>Interpreting and explaining patient’s vision insurance benefits</li>
<li>Maintaining inventory of frames and other optical supplies</li>
</ul>
Creating Outstanding Practice Experience:
<ul>
<li>Perform business tasks, such as maintaining sales records compliantly to HIPAA requirements</li>
<li>Working with the Doctors and practice staff to ensure the best patient experience through effective communication</li>
<li>Sharing their knowledge and skills with colleagues, improving the performance of the practice team overall and ensuring high quality care</li>
<li>Exhibiting highest level of professionalism and teamwork with practice staff</li>
<li>Responsible for the business aspect of the optical, comfortable making decisions and has a strong knowledge of sales and inventory management.</li>
</ul>
Living the Vision, Mission and Core Values:
<ul>
<li>Act like a business owner and offer idea’s, solutions and improvements to leadership team</li>
<li>Owning mistakes and always striving to improve</li>
<li>Being passionate about the business, patients and team members, always striving to go above and beyond</li>
<li>Work with team members in a collaborative and supportive way</li>
<li>Act with the highest integrity</li>
</ul>
Skills and Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Training and/or certification in optical dispensing and/or fitting contact lens</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail, particularly for interpreting prescriptions and checking lenses</li>
<li>Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical information clearly to customers</li>
<li>Familiarity with optical products</li>
<li>The ability to work effectively as part of a team</li>
<li>Follow all state and federal regulations regarding licensing and CE’s</li>
<li>Strong sales ability</li>
<li>Excellent patient service advocate</li>
<li>Excellent team player and constantly works to improve self, environment and business</li>
</ul>
Requirements:

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
Big City Optical is a leading firm in the optical industry, recognized for our innovative products and commitment to excellence. We are currently seeking an Optician to join our team and support the company’s mission of providing preeminent eye care in our communities.
 
The optician is the main point of contact for new and current patients. They work with the optometrist’s recommendations to match lenses, frames and combinations therein to match the patient’s vision needs. The Optician, accurately fits, measure and adjusts frame for maximum usability by the client, ensuring quality and integrity of eye ware before leaving the store
 
 
Optician Duties and Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Conduct pre-examination assessments of patients</li>
<li>Work closely with the optometrist to understand and deliver on specific patient vision requirements.</li>
<li>Understand and evangelize Big City Optical’s value proposition to clients</li>
<li>Assist patients in selecting frames and lenses that best suit their prescription needs and lifestyle.</li>
<li>Accurately measure and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, ensuring a comfortable and optimal vision experience for each patient.</li>
<li>Educate patients on lens options, including features and benefits, to help them make informed decisions.</li>
<li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest trends in eyewear and advancements in lens technology.</li>
<li>Monitor orders and update patients on any delays.</li>
<li>Conducts quality assessment of orders prior to patient pickup. </li>
<li>Work with colleagues to manage inventory, including ordering, receiving, organizing frames and lens supplies and participating in off hours inventory count work as needed.</li>
<li>Provide excellent customer service, resolving any issues professionally.</li>
<li>Perform administrative tasks related to patient records, store operations and insurance billing.</li>
<li>Conducts follow up calls to check in on patients and proactively advise on eyecare appointment availability. </li>
<li> Additional responsibilities as assigned to support the overall success of the store.</li>
</ul>
 
 
Requirements:
Optician Requirements and Qualifications
<ul>
<li>1 year experience preferred, not required.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage effectively with diverse clientele.</li>
<li>Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment</li>
<li>Adhere to company policies on attendance, dress code and workplace safety. </li>
<li>Reliable transportation and willingness to travel up to 10 miles to support coverage at other locations as needed.</li>
</ul>
 
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb-up or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
 
 
Pay: $18 - 22 per hour
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Incentive Plan Participation</li>
<li>Company subsidized Medical Insurance</li>
<li>Company subsidized Dental insurance</li>
<li>Company paid Short Term Disability insurance</li>
<li>401(k) with 10% match</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Employee discount plan</li>
</ul>

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDo you desire to be apart of making a difference in people’s lives? Would you like to be part of a team that adds value to the staff and its patients? Our fun, fast-paced work environment is the perfect place for someone to not only join a team, but a family. At Sandia Vision Clinic we offer the tools and on-site training to help you learn and grow. Being in business for 40 years, Sandia Vision Clinic is the largest privately owned optometry office in the state of New Mexico. With two different locations, we strive to be the preferred eye care facility in the state. Our doctors, leaders, and staff strive to provide a welcoming environment, while truly making a difference in our patients lives. Come join our team if you strive to learn and grow with a growing company! Our full-time positions include all departments and aspects of the office and help support the doctors, leadership team and fellow employees. We Offer:
<ul>
<li>Paid Time Off (PTO)</li>
<li>Paid Holidays</li>
<li>Medical and Dental</li>
<li>In House Vision Benefits</li>
<li>401(k) Program</li>
<li>Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour</li>
</ul>
Schedule:
<ul>
<li>8-hour shift</li>
<li>Monday to Friday</li>
<li>Weekend availability</li>
</ul>
ResponsibilitiesJob Duties May Include:
<ul>
<li>Ensure that every patient is helped in a timely manner with their glasses order, warranty, adjustment, dispense, etc.</li>
<li>Be aware of all current sales and promotions.</li>
<li>Finish all of the steps required to take care of patient’s orders.</li>
<li>Always sell the recommended lens.</li>
<li>All patients’ glasses must be cleaned, repaired or adjusted properly.</li>
<li>Order frames for patients as needed.</li>
<li>Finish up with all patients before you leave for the day.</li>
<li>Clean and check for order accuracy before stocking patient’s glasses in pick up.</li>
<li>Call patients to inform them that their glasses are ready and check for the balance due.</li>
<li>Make sure all frame boards are stocked and cleaned as needed.</li>
<li>Assist the patient with choosing the best frame and ensure that the frame choice is a good fit for the patient (temple length, eye size, nose pads, etc.) before purchase.</li>
<li>Track and follow up with orders.</li>
<li>Participate in sales and goals.</li>
<li>Assist fellow opticians in being proactive and help with projects.</li>
<li>Keep optical area and desks free from clutter and keep organized.</li>
<li>All other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Required SkillsSkills/ Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must have efficient verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities.</li>
<li>Must be able to demonstrate minimum basic computer skills.</li>
<li>Must demonstrate strong customer service skills</li>
</ul>
 Education:
<ul>
<li>High school or equivalent</li>
<li>Customer service: 1 year</li>
</ul>
Language:
<ul>
<li>English (Required)</li>
<li>Spanish (Preferred)</li>
</ul>

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