Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston
Licensed Optician-Per Diem
Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston, South Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Licensed Optician
Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston (OCB) is seeking a highly organized and proactive Licensed Optician to our dynamic Ophthalmology Practice on a per diem basis. Summary of duties include greeting customers/patients, dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses, repairing eyeglasses, completing billing slips, and performing daily cash close out and encounter form reconciliation. Conduct biannual physical inventory, as well as ordering supplies and managing aspects of frame buying for the location. Cross coverage across three locations may be required to assist staffing needs. This would include intermittent travel to Boston and Pembroke. Performance requirements include a team player and great communication skills. Knowledge of optical equipment, lenses, frames and technology used in opticianry. Customer service skills are a must, including establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers/patients, physicians, vendors and other health care personnel. Ability to keep accurate patient records. Ability to read, interpret, and apply departmental policies and procedures. Ability to use Excel for daily close-out and month-end reporting. Ability to process sales transactions accurately and using the practice policy and procedures. Ability to apply written guidelines and work practices to make decisions and solve problems. Education and experience include an associates degree in Opticianry or apprenticeship under a licensed Optician. Three years of optical experience in dispensing and optical laboratory. MA Opticianry license required. Example of duties include repairing, adjusting, and dispensing prescription lenses and frames. Measuring and fitting all eyewear. Take optical measurements. Evaluate patients' lifestyle, work, and hobbies when suggesting lens products. Inspect glasses and lenses to assure quality eyewear. Promote eyewear sales. Interpret prescriptions and assist patients in selecting appropriate eyewear. Instruct patients on cleaning and handling of eyewear. Consult with ophthalmologists and optometrists as needed. Order inventory of ophthalmic eyewear and sunglasses for optical shops as well as sufficient materials and supplies to repair and adjust frames. Maintain location's budget. Maintain an adequate inventory of ophthalmic frames and sunglasses. Maintain adequate inventory of contact lenses and contact lens supplies. Maintain vendor relationships. Provides patients with assistance with eligibility and coverage for vision plans. Completes billing slips for all patient encounters. Collects payments in advance as well as at time of dispensing. Prepares nightly close out and submits billing slips and nightly close out to appropriate departments. Prepares month end financial reports for submission to Business Regional Manager. Maintains the cleanliness and retail appearance of the optical shop. Responsible for conducting a physical inventory every 6 months. Maintains required records and files. Comply with established policies and procedures. Assists in care and upkeep of department equipment and supplies. Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested. Participate in professional development activities to obtain required CEU credits to maintain licensure. Maintains OSHA standards. Helps with general office responsibilities (answering phones/checking voicemail). Maintains patient confidentiality. Performs related work as required. OCB offers industry leading benefits including medical & dental insurance (starts on the 1st day of employment!), 401(k) plan with Company match, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Long Term Disability, eye care discounts, generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston (OCB) is seeking a highly organized and proactive Licensed Optician to our dynamic Ophthalmology Practice on a per diem basis. Summary of duties include greeting customers/patients, dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses, repairing eyeglasses, completing billing slips, and performing daily cash close out and encounter form reconciliation. Conduct biannual physical inventory, as well as ordering supplies and managing aspects of frame buying for the location. Cross coverage across three locations may be required to assist staffing needs. This would include intermittent travel to Boston and Pembroke. Performance requirements include a team player and great communication skills. Knowledge of optical equipment, lenses, frames and technology used in opticianry. Customer service skills are a must, including establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers/patients, physicians, vendors and other health care personnel. Ability to keep accurate patient records. Ability to read, interpret, and apply departmental policies and procedures. Ability to use Excel for daily close-out and month-end reporting. Ability to process sales transactions accurately and using the practice policy and procedures. Ability to apply written guidelines and work practices to make decisions and solve problems. Education and experience include an associates degree in Opticianry or apprenticeship under a licensed Optician. Three years of optical experience in dispensing and optical laboratory. MA Opticianry license required. Example of duties include repairing, adjusting, and dispensing prescription lenses and frames. Measuring and fitting all eyewear. Take optical measurements. Evaluate patients' lifestyle, work, and hobbies when suggesting lens products. Inspect glasses and lenses to assure quality eyewear. Promote eyewear sales. Interpret prescriptions and assist patients in selecting appropriate eyewear. Instruct patients on cleaning and handling of eyewear. Consult with ophthalmologists and optometrists as needed. Order inventory of ophthalmic eyewear and sunglasses for optical shops as well as sufficient materials and supplies to repair and adjust frames. Maintain location's budget. Maintain an adequate inventory of ophthalmic frames and sunglasses. Maintain adequate inventory of contact lenses and contact lens supplies. Maintain vendor relationships. Provides patients with assistance with eligibility and coverage for vision plans. Completes billing slips for all patient encounters. Collects payments in advance as well as at time of dispensing. Prepares nightly close out and submits billing slips and nightly close out to appropriate departments. Prepares month end financial reports for submission to Business Regional Manager. Maintains the cleanliness and retail appearance of the optical shop. Responsible for conducting a physical inventory every 6 months. Maintains required records and files. Comply with established policies and procedures. Assists in care and upkeep of department equipment and supplies. Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested. Participate in professional development activities to obtain required CEU credits to maintain licensure. Maintains OSHA standards. Helps with general office responsibilities (answering phones/checking voicemail). Maintains patient confidentiality. Performs related work as required. OCB offers industry leading benefits including medical & dental insurance (starts on the 1st day of employment!), 401(k) plan with Company match, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Long Term Disability, eye care discounts, generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.