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Eyecare and Fashion!
Part-time/ Full-time
This is not a temporary position. Serious inquiries only!
We are a well-established private optometric practice in the Excelsior District that has been providing premium eye care for over 30 years seeking an Optometric Assistant team member.
Our practice specializes in personalized care with high tech equipment and designer frames.
Office hours- Mon-Fri 9-noon, 1-6:00 PM, Sat 9 AM-1PM. Saturday hours occasionally until 3 PM.
You must be able to work on Saturdays as needed.
This is a customer service position with administrative tasks and other duties as assigned. Seeking a friendly, energetic, organized, detail oriented person with excellent communication skills. You should have a strong work ethic, be dependable, punctual, mature, eager to learn, and self motivated.
This fast paced and team oriented work environment will require you to work independent of direct supervision at times, and be open to constructive criticism to further the office's excellence in patient care.
JOB DUTIES:
Sales, recommending lens options based on doctor recommendations
Fitting, adjusting, dispensing, and repairs of eyewear
Assisting patients with pre-examination procedures
Contact lens training of insertion & removal
Verify insurance eligibility, process insurance claims, billing, and other office functions.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
1 yr or more of experience in an optometric/optical office preferred.
Experience working with patients/ customer service
Excellent English written and verbal communication, bilingual a plus
Typing and skilled on the computer( Officemate)
Attention to detail and precision with numbers/calculations
Self motivated and able to learn quickly
Great personality, patient care, positive attitude
Professional appearance
Salary is based on experience relevant to an optometric practice. Salary to increase with job proficiency and added job responsibilities. Benefits are available.
Email resumes with cover letter stating why you are interested in this job, with references, minimum salary requirement, and the days and hours you can work. Please submit your cover letter and resume in the body of this posting. WE WILL NOT OPEN ATTACHMENTS.
