Optician - Part-Time

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. 

 

Essential Duties and 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.