Optician Key Whitman Eye Center, Plano at Surgery Partners Careers

Now Hiring: Key Whitman Eye Center - Plano TX3060 Communications Parkway Suite 205 PlanoJOB TITLE: OpticianPOSITION SUMMARY:The role of the Optician is to work collaboratively with the clinic physicians by assisting clients with fittings for eyeglasses and contact lenses in accordance with the prescription. This position requires excellent customer service skills and efficient communication with patients physicians and other staff members. Must be flexible in work assignments and schedule demonstrate commitment to ongoing training and uphold to the highest ethical principles of maintaining confidentiality.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The essential functions of the Optician include but are not limited to the following:Measure clients bridge and eye size temple length vertex distance pupillary distance and optical centers of eyes using measuring devices.Assist clients in selecting frames that coordinate with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions.Recommend eyeglass frames lenses and lens coatings and sell sunglasses and other goods related to their optical needs in general.Obtain customers previous records to assist in re-making glasses or lensesPrepare work orders and instructions for grinding lenses and fabricating eyeglassesVerify lenses have been ground to specificationReshape frame to fit customer properly and comfortablyFix adjust and refit broken framesEducate clients about adapting to wearing and caring for their eyeglassesEducate clients on inserting removing and caring for contact lensesMaintain records of customer prescriptions work orders and payments.Perform administrative duties such as tracking inventory and sales and submitting patient insurance informationArrange and maintain displays of optical merchandiseMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES):Some optical experience preferred ABO certified desirable but not requiredAbility to operate lensometers and other equipmentManual dexterity and ability to do precision workStrong communication and interpersonal skillsProficient in EMR and computer literacyCreate and provide a positive accountable and inspired work environmentWell organized and attentive to detailBenefits:Comprehensive health dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings Account with an employer contributionLife InsurancePTO401(k) retirement plan with a company matchAnd more!Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force DiversityOur organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color creed sex religion marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition parental status sexual orientation veteran status genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation benefits training promotions transfers layoffs our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization. Key Skills Guest Services,Front Office,Gym,Document Control,Airlines Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1