Optician - San Antonio, United States - NVISION Centers

Description

NVISION Eye Centers is the leading ophthalmology partner comprised of the nations leading providers of ophthalmic physician services. Based in Aliso Viejo, California, the Company operates over 50 locations (clinics and ASCs). We strive to delight our patients by providing unrivaled care and service that exceeds their expectations. We are The Eye Doctors #1 Choice.

We are looking for an experienced dispensing optician with an outgoing personality, strong sales mentality, and expert fitting and dispensing skills to assist our optical boutique. This position is primarily responsible for ensuring the proper sale, fit, and delivery of glasses to our Optical Patients in a high-volume practice by performing the following duties.

• Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Greet all patients at the Optical counter in a warm, engaging manner
• Assists patients with proper frame and lens selection for lifestyle and prescription needs
• Educates patients on various options for both clear lenses, sunglasses, and any other needs the patient may have.
• Communicate consistently with vendors to ensure we maintain a current frame inventory monthly invoice reconciliation
• Ensures proper fit and measurements for all lens types including single vision, bifocal, progressive and others.
• Educates patients on the benefits of having multiple pairs of glasses to fill all their eye care needs.
• Verifies optical insurance the patient may have and explains their benefits.
• Dispenses glasses and makes sure patients knows about adaptation to new prescriptions, lens types, etc.
• Work in a collaborative manner with practice ophthalmologists
• Helps patients with repairs and adjustments and educates patients on adaptation period with new prescriptions and multifocal lenses
• Ensures patient phone calls are returned in a timely manner and patient is informed of any delays with eyewear purchased.
• Assists with any other tasks that need to be completed in the office.
• 2+years experience as Optician/Optical Sales
• Warm and friendly personality with the desire to exceed patient expectations
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual is a plus (English/Spanish)