Front Desk Optometrist�s Tech FT Carson City, NV #205

Eyemart Express • Carson City, NV

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Eyemart Express is a leading optical retailer with over 245 stores nationwide, founded 30 years ago by Dr. Barnes with the mission to deliver everything a patient needs. We are known for promptly providing quality eyewear at competitive prices while fostering strong relationships with optometrists and local communities. Our unique model includes local labs in stores, on-site eye exams, and same-day delivery for glasses, ensuring customers never miss a moment. This role offers the opportunity to join a growing company and contribute to improving lives by helping people see better. The earning potential is competitive, including a base pay of $19.00-$22.00 plus incentives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working in retail, customer service, or sales.
• Experience working in the optical industry is preferred but not required.
• We are willing to train.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the optical industry is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to all patients.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions as well as policies regarding payment, returns, and exchanges.
• Compute and process payment transactions/refunds using the in-house Point of Sale system.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Process insurance claims efficiently.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products.
• Create and maintain patient files, following company and HIPAA policies regarding confidentiality.
• Input customer information into the computer system accurately.
• Assess and interpret patient’s needs/wants based upon prescription requirements, facial features, lifestyle, and occupation, and suggest the most appropriate products (i.e., frames, lens type, coatings).
• Sign-in patients.
• Call and clearly document any insurance eligibility information before any services are provided.
• Make and maintain patients’ charts per local Doctor specifications.
• File patient charts daily.
• Perform a thorough �pre-test� as directed by the local Doctor. For example: NCT, auto-refraction, auto-keratometry, color test, brief medical history, visual acuity, load phoropter, etc.
• Follow the local pathogen control policy as set by the local Doctor.
• Order and receive contact lenses.
• Call customers daily for pick-up, job status, and any special order or production delays.
• Deliver contact lenses to patients.
• Assist with inventory control, for example, receiving stock, maintaining the merchandising, monthly inventory, and loss prevention.
• Service all customers who enter the Doctor’s office and assist them with the delivery of exam services as well as the purchase of contact lenses.
• Maintain company standards while answering the telephone, greeting patients, performing the �pre-test�, selling contact lenses, communicating Eyemart�s specials and everyday low prices, meeting sales goals, data entry into the computer, following A/R procedures, performing I & R (insertion and removal) training, ordering and dispensing contact lenses, troubleshooting customer complaints, filing, and reporting as necessary.
• Perform any related work as directed by a Manager or Doctor.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Matching 401k
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Fully paid benefits to maintain licensing requirements and opportunities for advancement
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees