Optician-Empire Optometry
$56,160–$60,320 year
On-siteSanta Rosa, California, United States
Job Summary
Assist patients in selecting frames that complement their style and prescription needs, take accurate measurements for fitting eyeglasses or contact lenses, and educate them on proper eyewear care and usage. Adjust and repair eyewear as needed, process orders for lenses and frames, and maintain inventory of optical supplies. Collaborate with optometrists to ensure accurate prescription interpretation while handling retail sales to promote eyewear products effectively. This role requires experience in optical or healthcare settings, knowledge of medical coding, and proficiency with electronic health record systems like Epic.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in retail sales, particularly in optical or healthcare settings
- Knowledge of medical coding for insurance billing purposes
- Understanding of anatomy and physiology related to the eye
- Familiarity with retail math for pricing and transactions
- Previous exposure to optical equipment and tools
- Ability to hear and speak clearly
- Free to move about offices, practice locations
- Able to stand and sit for extended periods of time
- Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds
- Extensive use of computers
- Ability to stand, walk and sit
- Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
- Use hands to handle or feel objects or controls
- Reach with hands and arms
- Must be able to assist patients in selecting frames that complement their style and prescription needs
- Must be able to take accurate measurements for fitting eyeglasses or contact lenses
- Must be able to educate patients on proper eyewear care and usage
- Must be able to adjust and repair eyewear as needed
- Must be able to process orders for lenses and frames
- Must be able to maintain inventory of eyewear and optical supplies
- Must be able to collaborate with optometrists to ensure accurate prescription interpretation
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems like Epic (preferred)
- Exposure to clinic environments, especially in pediatrics (a plus)
- Strong sales skills to promote eyewear products effectively
- Passion for eye care
- Passion for providing exceptional service to our patients
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