Experienced Optician

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experienced Optician Needed

Our private practice optometry office in Lincoln Park is looking to add to our team! Our optician will be responsible for the selling, fitting, and dispensing glasses and will initially be expected to answer phones, schedule patients, verify insurance, and other tasks that arise on a day-to-day basis. This will all be done while providing a great interpersonal experience for our patients! We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the field, exceptional communication skills, is flexible as the office grows, has the ability to multitask, and most of all the passion to be instrumental in helping to lay the foundation for our growing company.

Candidate requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience in the optical field
• Familiarity working with many vision plans including VSP, Eyemed, Spectera, and Davis Vision, etc.
• Great interpersonal and customer service skills
• The availability to work full time including Saturdays
• The passion to assist in other tasks that aid in office efficiency and growth of the practice

Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to sell premium quality glasses and contact lenses
• Skilled in fitting, adjustment, and dispensing glasses
• To be familiar with our optical inventory and products to provide the most appropriate selections for the patient
• A chance to learn to edge lenses with in-house optical equipment
• Answer phones to schedule patients and answer general questions
• Verify insurances and interpret benefits from a large variety of medical and vision plans
• Have the willingness and flexibility to learn and adapt in a variety of situations
• Must have the desire and investment in the practice to help with promotion and growth

Compensation depends on experience and skill level. Serious applicants please apply!

Job Types: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Optical: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person