Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Health Insurance, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Multitasking, Optometry, Sales, Telephone Skills, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Experienced Optician Needed
Our private practice optometry office in Lincoln Park is looking to add to our team! Our optician will be responsible for the selling, fitting, and dispensing glasses and will initially be expected to answer phones, schedule patients, verify insurance, and other tasks that arise on a day-to-day basis. This will all be done while providing a great interpersonal experience for our patients! We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the field, exceptional communication skills, is flexible as the office grows, has the ability to multitask, and most of all the passion to be instrumental in helping to lay the foundation for our growing company.
Candidate requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
At least 3 years of experience in the optical field
Familiarity working with many vision plans including VSP, Eyemed, Spectera, and Davis Vision, etc.
Great interpersonal and customer service skills
The availability to work full time including Saturdays
The passion to assist in other tasks that aid in office efficiency and growth of the practice
Job Responsibilities:
Ability to sell premium quality glasses and contact lenses
Skilled in fitting, adjustment, and dispensing glasses
To be familiar with our optical inventory and products to provide the most appropriate selections for the patient
A chance to learn to edge lenses with in-house optical equipment
Answer phones to schedule patients and answer general questions
Verify insurances and interpret benefits from a large variety of medical and vision plans
Have the willingness and flexibility to learn and adapt in a variety of situations
Must have the desire and investment in the practice to help with promotion and growth
Compensation depends on experience and skill level. Serious applicants please apply!