Optician - Part-Time

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences • Worcester, MA

3d • $28 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Optometry is looking for a part-time registered optician to
provide high-quality training and education for students in the School of
Optometry’s optical shop, 10 Optical. This is a part-time position, with onsite
requirements on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This employee may also be
asked to cover 10 Optical periodically as well.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts Dispensing Optician License
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Optical management required.
• Prior experience with third-party payers and vision care plans (VSP, Eyemed, Spectera, MassHealth).
• Experience with electronic health records, inventory management systems, and ordering platforms.
• Excellent customer service abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience.
• Teaching and/or training experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate patient education regarding lens and frame options.
• Ensures the timely processing of daily patient orders.
• Completes verification of insurance or vision care coverage for optical products and services.
• Oversees the collection of patient payments, the submission of accurate billing information, and the posting of charges and payments in the system.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of student interns.
• Provides supervision and instruction in optical labs, including edging.
• Keeps current details on vision care plans and other third-party payers.
• Helps with inventory management and control.
• Use of edging equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed