Please answer the screening questions or your application may not be considered. We are passionate about a career optician who knows their stuff. Most of the help we require is on the back end after a sale has already been made.
We are seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate Optician to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical experince, vision care plans, claim submission, lensometry, billing and more. This role involves providing exceptional patient care, submitting glasses claims, cutting lenses for patient orders in house, assisting with eyewear selection, and supporting clinical staff in a fast-paced medical environment.
A stong team attidue is necessary as you will be working with another optician.
Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology related to vision care. Prior experience in retail sales, laboratory work, or medical billing is highly desirable. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient health and satisfaction while working within a collaborative healthcare setting.
Duties
- Submit glasses claims and receive jobs from the lab
- Maintain accurate medical records using EMR systems such as Crystal PM, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Manage optical inventory, including ordering supplies and laboratory work for lens fabrication
- Cut and Edge Lenses for glasses
- Process billing and coding related to vision services and eyewear sales
- Provide excellent customer service in retail settings by promoting eyewear products and accessories
Qualifications
- Prior experience in optical settings or ophthalmology clinics preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology related to vision health, and vital signs measurement
- Familiarity with EMR systems such as Crystal PM or similar platforms
- Experience with laboratory procedures, medical billing, coding, and HIPAA compliance is advantageous
- Strong retail sales skills with an understanding of retail math and management principles is a plus
- Ability to communicate complex medical information clearly to patients of all ages, including pediatrics and senior care populations
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail for maintaining accurate medical records and inventory management
- Certification or training in opticianry or related fields is preferred but not required
This position provides an engaging opportunity for professionals passionate about eye health and patient care within a supportive clinical environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is the required lens material for minors when ordering glasses?
- At what minus lens power does one start to consider a high index lens?
- Name 4 vision care plans
- If a patient's copays are $10 for matieral, $75 for anti-reflective, $90.35 for a frame and $130 for progressive lenses, what is the total copay the patient must pay?
- If a patient's benefits show a $120 + 20% off the overage benefit and a patient selects a $350 frame, what does the patient owe?
- If a patient is ordering contacts and 1 box of contacts contains 6 lenses and each lens is good for 1 month, how many boxes total does a patient need to order to have a 1 year supply for both eyes?
- Do you have any desire or expereince in assisting the doctor with medical procedures such as dry eye treatments, esthetic services, or community events?
Work Location: In person
