Optician/Contact Lens Fitte- Kennestone

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Marietta, GA

51d

About The Position

Assists patient with selection of eyewear, making such facial measurements and adjustments as are necessary to properly fit glasses to the patient.

Interviews patient to determine visual needs.

Interprets Refractionist's prescription.

Instructs and counsels patient on proper methods of eyeglass care.

Enters prescription and sales information into computerized system and performs all other clerical functions required to satisfy patient needs.

Verifies Optical Benefit coverage.

Experience with billing vision benefit plans; VSP, Eyemed, Superior Vision, March Vision and Envolve.

Dispenses and adjusts optical product.

Inspects final product for accuracy in accordance with prescription requirements, original order.

Reconciles patient's concerns to their satisfaction.

Performs all other dispensing functions consistent with the accepted professional.

Practice as authorized by the California Board of Medical Examiners and organizational policies and practices.

Conducts daily inventory of frames and accessories as requires.

Repairs frames as required.

Completes all required forms.

Dispensers may also repair; solder; check out prescriptions; edge; mount and complete eyeglasses for final delivery to patients.

Maintain written and verbal communication with lab as required.

Will perform customer service and floor coordinating duties.

Performs other related duties as needed

This position is responsible for all dispensing and optical activities. This includes all technical procedures of fitting, necessary bench work and allied optical procedures. Included also will be any necessary clerical functions required to satisfy patient needs which may include acting as liaison between pertinent departments.

Requirements

• Exceptional human relations skills
• Creates a trustworthy and comfortable environment for patients
• Communicates in a calm, orderly, and non-threatening manner
• Communicates effectively with patients that have special needs
• Works with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Writes legibly
• High school diploma or GED
• One years previous experience or training in this or similar position
• Proficiency on a PC
• Proficiency using a photocopier
• Proficiency handling multiple telephone lines
• Proficiency using a fax machine

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with selection of eyewear
• Makes facial measurements and adjustments to properly fit glasses
• Interviews patient to determine visual needs
• Interprets Refractionist's prescription
• Instructs and counsels patient on proper methods of eyeglass care
• Enters prescription and sales information into computerized system
• Performs clerical functions to satisfy patient needs
• Verifies Optical Benefit coverage
• Bills vision benefit plans
• Dispenses and adjusts optical product
• Inspects final product for accuracy
• Reconciles patient's concerns
• Performs dispensing functions
• Practices as authorized by the California Board of Medical Examiners
• Conducts daily inventory of frames and accessories
• Repairs frames
• Completes required forms
• Repairs; solder; check out prescriptions; edge; mount and complete eyeglasses
• Maintains written and verbal communication with lab
• Performs customer service and floor coordinating duties
• Performs other related duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees