Position Summary / Career Interest:

Adjusts and fits eyewear; assists patients in selecting eyewear; works with eye doctors to ensure that patients receive proper eye care; must have and maintain ABO certification

Responsibilities:

• Interprets prescription and helps patients choose appropriate eyewear, consulting with prescribing physicians as appropriate.
• Administers the dispensing functions of the clinic.
• Monitors and performs a wide variety of optical patient care activities and services.
• Handles customer complaints, refunds and related matters. Informs and instructs optometrists and physicians of new products and services.
• Initiates and answers pertinent correspondence. Prepares and writes reports.
• Maintains required records and files.
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with established policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the care and upkeep of department equipment.
• Maintains proper inventory of materials and supplies.
• Takes optical measurements necessary for eyewear preparation.
• Evaluates patients for assistance in lens design. Orders eyewear from laboratory based on prescription and patient preference.
• Performs quality inspection of lenses and frames. Instructs patients on cleaning and handling of eyewear.
• Repairs, adjusts, and dispenses prescription lenses and frames. Receives and posts payments from patients.
• Transmits claims and posts payments from insurance plans (VSP, Superior, MCR, etc.)
• Consults with ophthalmologists, optometrists, physicians and patients.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required

• High school graduation or GED. 
• Certification from The American Board of Opticianry (ABO)
• Two years of optical experience in dispensing eyeglasses or working in an optometric/ophthalmic practice

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.