Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston
Licensed Optician-Per Diem
Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, Weymouth, Massachusetts, us, 02188
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 Responsible for daily oversight of a busy optical shop. Duties include greeting customers/patients, dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses, repairing eyeglasses, completing billing slips, performing daily cash close‑out and encounter form reconciliation. Conduct biannual physical inventory, order supplies, and manage aspects of frame buying. Cross coverage across three locations may be required to assist staffing needs. This includes intermittent travel to Boston and Pembroke.
Performance Requirements A team player with great communication skills. Knowledge of optical equipment, lenses, frames and technology used in opticianry. Customer service skills essential, including maintaining effective relationships with customers, physicians, vendors, and other health‑care personnel. Ability to keep accurate patient records and interpret departmental policies. Proficiency in Excel for daily close‑out and month‑end reporting. Accurate sales transaction processing per practice policy. Apply written guidelines and make decisions to solve problems.
Education and Experience
Associate’s degree in Opticianry or apprenticeship under a licensed Optician
Three years of optical dispensing and laboratory experience
MA Opticianry license required
Example of Duties
Repairs, adjusts, and dispenses prescription lenses and frames
Measures and fits all eyewear; takes optical measurements
Evaluates patients’ lifestyle, work, and hobbies when suggesting lens products
Inspects glasses and lenses for quality
Promotes eyewear sales
Interprets prescriptions and assists patients in selecting appropriate eyewear
Instructs patients on cleaning and handling eyewear
Consults with ophthalmologists and optometrists as needed
Orders inventory of ophthalmic eyewear and sunglasses for shop and supplies for repair/adjust
Maintains location’s budget, inventory, and vendor relationships
Assists patients with vision plan eligibility and coverage
Completes billing slips for all encounters
Collects payments in advance and at time of dispensing
Prepares nightly close‑out, submits billing slips to appropriate departments
Prepares month‑end financial reports for submission to Business Regional Manager
Maintains cleanliness and retail appearance of shop
Conducts physical inventory every 6 months
Maintains required records and files
Complies with policies and procedures
Assists in care and upkeep of equipment and supplies
Attends required meetings and participates in committees
Participates in professional development activities to obtain CEU credits for 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
Medical & dental insurance (starts on day 1 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
To learn more about OCB, please visit our website at www.eyeboston.com.
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Summary of Duties Responsible for daily oversight of a busy optical shop. Duties include greeting customers/patients, dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses, repairing eyeglasses, completing billing slips, performing daily cash close‑out and encounter form reconciliation. Conduct biannual physical inventory, order supplies, and manage aspects of frame buying. Cross coverage across three locations may be required to assist staffing needs. This includes intermittent travel to Boston and Pembroke.
Performance Requirements A team player with great communication skills. Knowledge of optical equipment, lenses, frames and technology used in opticianry. Customer service skills essential, including maintaining effective relationships with customers, physicians, vendors, and other health‑care personnel. Ability to keep accurate patient records and interpret departmental policies. Proficiency in Excel for daily close‑out and month‑end reporting. Accurate sales transaction processing per practice policy. Apply written guidelines and make decisions to solve problems.
Education and Experience
Associate’s degree in Opticianry or apprenticeship under a licensed Optician
Three years of optical dispensing and laboratory experience
MA Opticianry license required
Example of Duties
Repairs, adjusts, and dispenses prescription lenses and frames
Measures and fits all eyewear; takes optical measurements
Evaluates patients’ lifestyle, work, and hobbies when suggesting lens products
Inspects glasses and lenses for quality
Promotes eyewear sales
Interprets prescriptions and assists patients in selecting appropriate eyewear
Instructs patients on cleaning and handling eyewear
Consults with ophthalmologists and optometrists as needed
Orders inventory of ophthalmic eyewear and sunglasses for shop and supplies for repair/adjust
Maintains location’s budget, inventory, and vendor relationships
Assists patients with vision plan eligibility and coverage
Completes billing slips for all encounters
Collects payments in advance and at time of dispensing
Prepares nightly close‑out, submits billing slips to appropriate departments
Prepares month‑end financial reports for submission to Business Regional Manager
Maintains cleanliness and retail appearance of shop
Conducts physical inventory every 6 months
Maintains required records and files
Complies with policies and procedures
Assists in care and upkeep of equipment and supplies
Attends required meetings and participates in committees
Participates in professional development activities to obtain CEU credits for 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
Medical & dental insurance (starts on day 1 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
To learn more about OCB, please visit our website at www.eyeboston.com.
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