Optician

Optical Department PositionFlorida Medical Clinic Orlando HealthJob title: OpticianStatus: Part-TimeHours: Monday-Thursday 8:00-5:00 Friday 8:00-1:00Location: This position travels to Land O' Lakes & Tampa.Position Summary: Assists patients in the Optical Department with their optical need.Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?Education & Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.Financial & Retirement: Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.Work-Life Balance: Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.Family & Pet Support: Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.Essential Functions:Performs preliminary dutiesGreets patients professionally, cheerfully, and in a timely mannerVerifies patient's insurance coverageObtains authorizationsPulls previous filesUpdates patient demographics as neededVerifies HIPAA and Privacy signatures are obtainedAnswers phone promptly and professionallyMakes appointments for lens technician and I&R trainingTakes messages and follows throughHandles customer needs and requests efficientlyPromptly and cheerfully assists patients with frame selectionDemonstrates product knowledgeShows ability in prescription analysis, and guides patient to the products and materials most suitable for their prescriptionAccurately prices ordersShows skill in the adjusting and fitting of eye wearProblem solves in resolving patient issues with eye wearPerforms Insertion/Removal training for contact lens wearersOrders frames, lenses and contact lensesIntergy - Accurately posts chargesCollects monies and posts paymentsBalances journal and locks it each dayCreates a journal for the next daySecures deposit at the end of the dayLogs off Intergy and out of computer before leavingOther Related Functions:Maintains an organized and clean work areaEmpties HIPAA container into destruction binRestocks frames at end of dayDusts frame shelves monthlyKeeps up with filing on a daily basisPerforms other incidental and related duties as required and assignedEducation/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent required.Licensure/Certification: Optician's LicenseExperience: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Excellent telephone etiquette, Strong computer proficiency, Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others