We at Gateway Eye Care are committed to providing the highest standard of health care through personalized service and quality products, all delivered in a friendly and caring atmosphere. Our goal is to improve quality of life and overall health through education, prevention, and early detection. We strive to inspire confidence by utilizing state-of-the-art technology and continually educating our team. We are dedicated to maintaining a nurturing, cooperative professional environment and to building lasting relationships with you, your family, and the community we serve.
Join our team at Gateway Eye Care and be part of our mission to deliver exceptional eye care. As a new practice in the community, we are excited to serve our patients with the highest level of care and compassion. We take pride in delivering personalized service and building meaningful relationships. If you are passionate about patient care and enjoy serving the community, we would love to have you join us.
Optician Responsibilities
- Provides exceptional patient service
- Answers phones and schedules appointments
- Greets and welcomes patients to the practice
- Performs examination pretesting
- Trains patients how to wear contact lenses
- Assists doctor with patients as needs arise
- Record patient data in practice management software
- Collects and records patient payments
- Works with patients to find eyewear that meets their needs
- Accurately records patient eyewear measurements
- Orders eyewear, checks for accuracy when orders are received
- Dispenses eyewear while ensuring proper fitting and adjusts as needed
- Manages office inventory and optical ordering
- Troubleshoots patients eyewear concerns
- Other duties as needed
Qualifications
- One or more years of experience as a licensed optician in an optometric practice
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Hardworking, reliable & flexible
- Proficient with computer use including scanning, importing/exporting documents, email, Microsoft Word & comfort using an electronic medical records/scheduling system.
- Strong attention to detail, strong organizational skills & ability to multitask.
- Must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when communicating patient information
- Communication skills and the ability to coordinate and cooperate with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
- Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
- Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
- Flexibility in your schedule to meet the needs of the business
Education and / or Experience:
- Minimum Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Preferred: One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
