Optical Sales Representative / Optometric Tech

JOB SUMMARY

The Optical Sales position is responsible for dispensing eyewear, such as spectacles, contact lens and other visual aids. Fills prescriptions written by Ophthalmologists or Optometrists. Assist patient in choosing the frames and lenses best suited to the patient’s needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fill ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions, fit and adapt lenses and frames, utilizing written optical prescription. Evaluate prescription in conjunction with the patient’s vocational and avocational visual requirements.
• Determine patient’s current lens prescription, when necessary, using lensometer or lens analyzer and patient’s eyeglasses.
• Recommend specific lenses, lens coating, and frames to suit patient’s needs.
• Assist patient in selecting frames according to style and color, coordinating frames with facial, eye measurements and optical prescription.
• Measure patient’s bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, papillary distance, and optical centers of eyes, using millimeter rule and light reflex pupilometer.
• Prepare work order and instructions for grinding lenses and fabrication eyeglasses.
• Verify plastic or metal frames to adjust eyeglasses to fit patient, using pliers and hands.
• Instruct patient in adapting to, wearing, and caring for magnifying glasses and low vision aids.
• Repair damaged frames.
• Compute amount of sale and collect payment at the time service is rendered.
• May be requested to grind lens edges or apply coating to lenses.
• May be requested to select and order frames for display.
• Responsible for assisting with inventory control.
• Enter optical charges on a daily basis and reconcile associated batches, etc.
• Utilize inventory system for patient information related to prescriptions and vision insurance charges.
• Efficiently and accurately enter and maintain patient optical files and records.
• Ensure aesthetics of Optical Shop displays and outside display units are cleaned and maintained.
• Assist with contact lens sales, appointments, and fittings.
• Serve as (Patient Service Representative) PSR when necessary.
• Work under the direct supervision of the Licensed Optician and/or Optometrist.

CORPORATE CULTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow established corporate and department-specific policies and procedures.
• Attend all corporate and department-specific required training.
• Uphold MCC’s Purpose, Values, and Vision.
• Abide by MCC’s Corporate Culture Responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned cheerfully and willingly,.