Join the Anne Savko, OD Team

Job Description

Our office is seeking an experienced Optometric Assistant / Optician. Pay is commiserate to demonstrated experience. We are an established general optometry office and are looking for a team player to join our small office family. We pride ourselves in our desire to provide the best care and service to our patients. Applicant must have a pleasant demeanor, be able to multi task, have a strong work ethic, and be able to connect genuinely with our patients. Since we are a small office employees are cross trained. Candidate must be able to work some half day Saturdays every month.

Responsibilities include:
* Verifying patient insurance and explaining insurance benefit to patient
* Billing medical and vision insurances, submitting lab orders
* Assist patients with frame styling, advise patients about lens options based on individual patient visual needs, fit eyewear to patients, take optical measurements, neutralize prescriptions, perform glasses repair, troubleshoot problems
* Become proficient in use of practice software (Officemate, Examwriter, and ECR vault)
* Perform contact lens trainings
* Check in spectacle and contact lens orders, verify glasses are made to specification, and informing patients when orders are ready or delayed
* Assist with answering phone calls, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and managing patient files
* Address any patient concerns with patience and a caring attitude
Basic Qualifications

* High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred
* Optical dispensing experience
* Strong customer service skills: good verbal communication skills, active listener, patience, ability to resolve problems and diffuse conflict to ensure patient satisfaction
* Strong basic math skills
* Comfortable using a computer and willingness to learn office software programs
* Professional appearance and demeanor
* Punctual, able to arrive at work on time,

Compensation:
* Hourly wage commensurate on qualifications and experience
* Benefits eligible after 90 days include healthcare, complimentary eyecare and eye wear, paid holidays, sick days, and vacation days.
* If you have experience in any of the following, this may be an ideal position for you
* optometric technician
* optometry
* ophthalmic technician
* optometrist medical assistant
* medical billing
* insurance billing
* optician
Job Type: Full-time