Optician

Part-time

Toms River, NJ


Description

Responsible for assisting patients in retail optical purchases, adjustment and repairs. Conducts optical sales assisting patients with frame and lens selection, fitting and adjusting. This position is traveling 3 days a week to our other NJ locations.

Responsibilities

  • ● Assists patients in a timely fashion with frame selection and of lens choices.
  • ● Makes all frame adjustments and repairs as necessary.
  • ● Opens and closes optical department as scheduled.
  • ● Posts all sales and balances monies daily.
  • ● Maintains inventory, both posting and physical.
  • ● Does contact lens teaches and orders contact lenses.
  • ● Prepares orders, paperwork etc. in such a fashion that results in accurate orders, no remakes and satisfied patients.
  • ● Offers patients information on contact lenses, lenses, coatings, sunglasses, multiple pair discounts, etc.
  • ● Reviews warranties, return policies, etc. with patient.
  • ● Adjusts frames and does frame repairs to patient satisfaction.
  • ● Obtain prior authorizations for hardware when they have not already been obtained.
  • ● Stays current of optical plans being offered in the area.
  • ● As scheduled makes sure optical department is opened on time and closed after all patients are completed.
  • ● Posts sales daily and in a complete manner. All monies to be balanced daily and given to Accounts Payable for deposit.
  • ● Participates in physical inventories.
  • ● Conforms to all RMEC policies and procedures including punctuality, attendance and dress codes.
  • ● Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.
  • ● Takes pride and ownership in success and image of R.M.E.C.
  • ● Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals.

Qualifications

  • - High school diploma or GED required.
  • - A.B.O. certification required.
  • - Position requires accuracy, thoroughness and willingness to assist co-workers.
  • - Desire to further knowledge by attending continuing education seminars and optical conventions.
  • - A willingness and desire to learn by instruction from Optical Manager, co-workers, and physicians.
  • - Ability to communicate well with patients, co-workers and physicians.

Education Requirements

high school

Posted about 1 year ago