<h3>Job Description</h3>
The Optician conducts pre-tests for the Optometrist, and fills ophthalmic eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions and fits and adapts lenses and frames according to policy.
Essential Functions:
<ul>
<li>Evaluates prescription in conjunction with client’s vocations and avocational visual requirements.</li>
<li>Determines client’s current lens prescription, when necessary, using lensometer or lens analyzer and client’s eyeglasses.</li>
<li>Recommends specific lenses, lens coating, and frames to suit client needs.            </li>
<li>Assists client in selecting frames according to style and color, coordinator frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription.</li>
<li>Measures client’s bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers of eyes.</li>
<li>Prepares work order and instructions for grinding lenses and fabricating eyeglasses.</li>
<li>Verifies finished lenses are ground to specification, receives into system and calls patients to inform them that product is ready to be picked up.</li>
<li>Instructs, dispenses, and adjusts products for clients. Instructs clients in adapting to, wearing, and caring for eyeglasses and contact lenses.</li>
<li>Computes amount of sales and leads patient to Front Desk staff for payment collection.    </li>
<li>Helps to work up patients for the Doctor including All Pre-testing and Patient History data.</li>
<li>Provides training for insertion &amp; removal of contact lens.</li>
<li>Helps in setting up referrals to outside Ophthalmologist offices for continuing care</li>
<li>Helps in closing open referrals to our department.</li>
<li>Keeps track of Inventory of frames, Orders and Receives in replacement frames into inventory supply.</li>
<li>Keeps up to date with all products prices and knowledge.</li>
<li>Helps to maintain a clean and sterile environment for patient care, including cleaning of equipment and frame products.</li>
<li>Answers patient concerns over the phone and responds in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Helps to open and close department and completing nightly orders to be shipped to lab.</li>
<li>Helps to order all contact lens and frame product supplies weekly.</li>
<li>Prepares and works reports to completion, as needed, under direction of the Director of Optometry.</li>
<li>Must maintain up to date knowledge of current Electronic Medical Records and Optical Management Software systems and associated equipment and websites.</li>
<li>Other tasks as needed under the direction of the Director of Optometry.</li>
</ul>
*These essential functions are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position, and are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities.  The position will include other duties as assigned and duties are subject to change at management's discretion.
*This job description is not an all-inclusive list of functions and tasks. Over the length of employment these functions and tasks may change.
Diversity Statement NorthShore Health Centers celebrates and supports the diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Optician

<h3>Job Description</h3>
An Optician will achieve a world class Total Patient Experience that both maximizes the retail sales but also supports the patients' medical needs. An Optician is trained to dispense and fit glasses and contacts, working from the prescriptions written by Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. They connect the patient needs to the good and services we offer.
Responsibilities:
60%
<ul>
<li>Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support</li>
<li>Determine patient wants and needs and selling to exceed their expectations</li>
<li>Assist patients in selecting frames according to style and color, coordinating frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions</li>
<li>Able to operate the auto-lensometer and manual lensometer</li>
<li>Educate and recommend specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit patient needs</li>
<li>Can accurately collect measurements such as bridge, eye size, temple length, seg heights, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and pantoscopic tilt</li>
<li>Dispense patient orders and repair and adjust patient frames</li>
<li>Dispense all glasses and/or contact lens orders in E360</li>
</ul>
20%
<ul>
<li>Assist with other Duties as the Office is Needed</li>
<li>General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager</li>
<li>Ensure all job Aids and Policies are followed</li>
</ul>
20%
<ul>
<li>Acknowledge patients in a friendly, approachable way that invites them into the office</li>
<li>Maintain frame standards with cleaning, organization, full and well-presented areas</li>
<li>Follow all protocols to keep Frame inventory accurate</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Associates Degree; with a minimum of 1 year in a customer interactive position; or equivalent combination of education and experience</li>
<li>Basic computer skills</li>
<li>Communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills</li>
<li>Ability to read, analyze and interpret insurance forms</li>
<li>Favorable result on Background Check</li>
<li>Must have own vehicle and be insured, licensed driver in current state of residence</li>
<li>Must be at least 18 years of age</li>
</ul>
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
<ul>
<li>Have ABOC or obtained with first 2 years of employment (preferred, not required)</li>
<li>Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals</li>
<li>Ability to write routine reports and correspondence</li>
<li>Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization</li>
</ul>
HIPPA: All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPPA Privacy Policies and Procedures.
Physical Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching and stretching</li>
<li>Ability to move throughout the office</li>
<li>Ability to remain standing for long periods of time</li>
<li>Lifting heavy boxes and accessing high shelves</li>
</ul>
If you need help performing these functions of your job, please contact supervisor so that we may engage in the interactive process with you and find a reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment:
<ul>
<li>Calculate, manipulate, and interpret numbers/data</li>
<li>Problem solve, reason and resolve issues effectively</li>
<li>Use independent judgment and discretion</li>
<li>Meet customer expectations</li>
<li>Work under stress with interruptions and deadlines</li>
<li>Use computer effectively and view computer screen</li>
<li>Exhibit empathy in all situations</li>
<li>Work changing schedules to meet business demands</li>
</ul>
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Medical, Vision, Dental</li>
<li>401k + Employer Matching</li>
<li>Paid Time Off, Holidays</li>
<li>Competitive Base Pay + Bonus</li>
<li>Optical Education Reimbursement</li>
<li>Paid Maternity Leave</li>
</ul>
If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Salary: $16 and up depending on experience
Seeking Optician for growing private Optometry practice. Must be dependable, detail oriented, and customer service focused. Looking for someone with strong patient care skills, able to work independently with a background in eye care. Must have at least 1 year directly relevant experience

The dispensing optician assists patients in selecting the proper lenses and frames as prescribed by the doctor. This person is familiar with all frames carried by the practice and the various lens materials and options available. This person is also fully aware of every insurance the practice accepts and is able to explain insurance benefits to patients.

Responsibilities and Duties:

<ol>
<li> Assists patients with frame and lens selections, coating options, repairs and adjustments</li>
<li> Educates patients on lens and frame options in relation to lifestyle needs, trains patients on care of eyewear</li>
<li> Provides benefits counseling</li>
<li> Assists with frame board management; enters frames into inventory, helps choose frame lines.</li>
<li> Edge, inspection (lensometry) and dispensing of frames and lenses received from outside labs.</li>
<li> Assist with frame repairs and part replacements</li>
<li> Assist Optometrist with contact lens trainings.</li>
<li> Maintains the appearance of the dispensary, responsible for dispensing equipment and supply levels, organizes product literature</li>
<li> Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.</li>
</ol>

Performance Factors:

<ul>
<li> Attendance and dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.</li>
<li> Communication and contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.</li>
<li> Relationships with others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others Including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.</li>
<li> Knowledge of what insurance plans the practice accepts: The employee is able to counsel patient on their benefits and answer questions about eligibility, deductibles and coverage.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications and Skills:

<ul>
<li> Minimum of one years’ experience as a dispensing optician (preferred but willing to train the right candidate); possessing a firm grasp on current fashion trends, and having a good balance of assertive sales techniques with the ability to teach patients the value of the lens options recommended by the doctor for their lifestyle</li>
<li> Must have computer skills and the ability to learn EMR system</li>
<li> Strong ability to multi-task with high degree of accuracy, attention to detail a must</li>
<li> Excellent customer service</li>
<li> Strong analytical and problem solving skills</li>
<li> Superior verbal and written skills</li>
<li> Strong interpersonal skills essential</li>
</ul>
This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Description:
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>
**EYECARE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. NO LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS ARE NEEDED.**
We offer health/dental/vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), employer-matched 401k, monthly incentive programs, generous employee purchase program, family purchase events, certification reimbursements, a leadership team that knows everyone by name and loves to promote from within, and a whole lot more!
An Optician is trained to dispense and fit glasses and contacts, working from the prescriptions written by Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. They take into account patients' facial features, occupation, and habits to assist them in choosing the best eyeglass frames, lenses, and lens coatings to fit their needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Able to operate the auto-lensometer and manual lensometer</li>
<li>Assist patients in selecting frames according to style and color, coordinating frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions</li>
<li>Educate and recommend specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit patient needs</li>
<li>Continue to be educated on current brand knowledge</li>
<li>Accurately collect measurements such as bridge, eye size, temple length, seg heights, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and pantoscopic tilt</li>
<li>Check in all incoming orders to ensure quality and accuracy</li>
<li>Dispense patient orders and repair and adjust patient frames</li>
<li>Dispense all glasses and/or contact lens orders in E360</li>
<li>Assist other areas when needed</li>
<li>General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager</li>
<li>Provide exceptional customer service at all times to both external and internal customers
</li>
</ul>
Education and/or Experience: 
<ul>
<li>High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
</li>
</ul>
Language Skills: 
<ul>
<li>Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. </li>
<li>Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. </li>
<li>Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
</li>
</ul>
Other Skills and Abilities: 
<ul>
<li>Reliable transportation that would allow you to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice</li>
<li>Desire to continue to gain industry knowledge and training</li>
<li>Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times</li>
<li>Must be able to speak, read and write English</li>
<li>Strong work ethic and positive attitude</li>
<li>Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business</li>
<li>Exceptional customer service skills
</li>
</ul>
Physical Demands
<ul>
<li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.</li>
</ul>
If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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