Optician - Toms River, United States - SightMD

Description

A career that changes lives.

SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, extending the reach of exceptional eye care to patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.

With over 75 eye care providers and the convenience of 60 locations, our commitment to delivering unparalleled services is at the heart of everything we do.

As we embark on our mission, we are actively seeking teammates who are eager to contribute to our legacy of eye excellence, a tradition that spans more than 50 years.

Position Summary :
Responsible for assisting patients in retail optical purchases, adjustment and repairs. Conducts optical sales assisting patients with frame and lens selection, fitting and adjusting. This position is traveling 3 days a week to our other NJ locations.


Job Duties & Essential Functions:

• Assists patients in a timely fashion with frame selection and of lens choices.
• Makes all frame adjustments and repairs as necessary.
• Opens and closes optical department as scheduled.
• Posts all sales and balances monies daily.
• Maintains inventory, both posting and physical.
• Does contact lens teaches and orders contact lenses.
• Prepares orders, paperwork etc. in such a fashion that results in accurate orders, no remakes and satisfied patients.
• Offers patients information on contact lenses, lenses, coatings, sunglasses, multiple pair discounts, etc.
• Reviews warranties, return policies, etc. with patient.
• Adjusts frames and does frame repairs to patient satisfaction.
• Obtain prior authorizations for hardware when they have not already been obtained.
• Stays current of optical plans being offered in the area.
• As scheduled makes sure optical department is opened on time and closed after all patients are completed.
• Posts sales daily and in a complete manner. All monies to be balanced daily and given to Accounts Payable for deposit.
• Participates in physical inventories.
• Conforms to all RMEC policies and procedures including punctuality, attendance and dress codes.
• Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.
• Takes pride and ownership in success and image of R.M.E.C.
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals

Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required.
A.B.O. certification required.
Position requires accuracy, thoroughness and willingness to assist co-workers.
Desire to further knowledge by attending continuing education seminars and optical conventions.
A willingness and desire to learn by instruction from Optical Manager, co-workers, and physicians.
Ability to communicate well with patients, co-workers and physicians.


Benefits:
We aim to take care of our teammates the same way we take care of our patients.

All SightMD employees receive the following benefits:
Medical/Prescription Drug CoverageDental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompany Paid Term Life Insurance & Long-Term DisabilitySupplemental Insurance BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement Plan - 401(k)Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysCareer Development Programs

• Eligibility for benefits is based on employment statusEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:

SightMD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal, state and local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact People Services at