14240981
Located in Redding, CA
Pay: $20.00-$25.00/hr
Job Full Description
This position does require appropriate state licensing to qualify.
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About Express:
Express Employment Professionals, named ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards winner for the past 7 years, is hiring for a local client company in Shasta County. We help people in our community find work every day. Express Employment Professionals in Redding wants to make a difference locally and across North America. With more than 800 locations across the U.S., Canada, and South Africa, we are on a mission to put a million people to work annually.
About the Position: Optometrist seeking a skilled and customer-focused Dispensing Optician to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional eyewear services to patients, including precise measurements, frame selection, and billing of vision insurance plans. This role involves a range of tasks, from answering phones and booking appointments to in-office lab edging and assisting the optometrist in the exam room. If you are passionate about eye care, possess excellent communication skills, and have a strong attention to detail, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Description/ Responsibilities:
1. **Measurement of Pupillary Distance and Segment Height:**
- Accurately measure and record pupillary distance and segment height for eyeglass prescriptions.
2. **Patient Frame Selection:**
- Guide patients in selecting frames that suit their style, facial features, and prescription requirements.
3. **Frame Inventory and Selection from Vendors:**
- Manage and organize the frame inventory.
- Collaborate with vendors to ensure a diverse and up-to-date selection of eyewear.
4. **Billing Vision Insurance Plans:**
- Process billing for vision insurance plans, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to industry regulations.
5. **Answering Phones and Booking Appointments:**
- Handle incoming calls, schedule appointments, and provide excellent customer service to patients.
6. **In-Office Lab Edging:**
- Utilize in-office lab equipment for lens edging and finishing, ensuring precision and quality.
7. **Minor Frame Repairs:**
- Perform minor repairs on eyeglass frames, providing timely solutions to patients.
8. **Verifying Vision Benefits for Patients:**
- Verify and explain vision benefits to patients, addressing any inquiries or concerns.
9. **Frame Adjustments:**
- Conduct frame adjustments to ensure optimal comfort and fit for patients.
10. **Selling Glasses:**
- Educate patients on various lens options and coatings, promoting the sale of eyeglasses.
11. **Educating Patients on Vision Plan Benefits:**
- Provide clear and concise information to patients regarding their vision insurance benefits.
12. **Pretesting of Patients:**
- Conduct preliminary tests and assessments on patients to assist in the overall eye examination process.
13. **Assisting Doctor in the Exam Room:**
- Support the optometrist during eye examinations, ensuring a smooth and efficient patient experience.
Qualifications:
- Certified Dispensing Optician with relevant state licensure.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in optical measurements and frame styling.
- Experience with billing vision insurance plans.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with in-office lab equipment and lens edging processes.
Shift: Monday -Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Compensation: $20.00-$25.00/hr
Redding, CA
2340
2697 Victor Avenue
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Redding, CA 96002
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