Optician - Licensed or Trained

HMB Optometry Family Eye Care is a private practice company in Half Moon Bay, CA. We are dedicated to providing patients with exceptional care and personalized service in a welcoming and comfortable environment. Our team of optometrists uses the latest technology to diagnose and treat a wide range of eye conditions, including dry eye and myopia management, and offers a full range of eyewear products to complement individual styles and needs. Role Description The Optician position requires the candidate to work on-site at HMB Optometry Family Eye Care in Half Moon Bay, CA. As the Optician, you will be one of the main faces representing HMB Optometry and a key communicator for the optical department. You will be responsible for performing a variety of administrative, optician, and clerical tasks. The candidate must be enthusiastic, warm, outgoing, highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and be willing to grow with the job. 2 years of experience as an optician is required. Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent is required 2+ years of experience as an optician required MUST be able to work Tuesday evenings until 7:30 pm, and a minimum of two Saturdays a month that match the doctor’s schedule, in addition to normal office hours. Please do NOT apply if you cannot fulfill these two requirements. Spanish-speaking is preferred Friendly, customer service-oriented attitude Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Google Sheets and Docs, cloud-based EHR Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively Ability to remain calm, collected, and patient in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information at all times Must be a self-starter and team player. Must be able to be self-reliant to use resources to find the best solution, answers, and be willing to ask for help when needed. Show initiative to perform daily tasks and prioritize what is best for patient care and the well-being of the office Strong ability to provide suggestions for optimized workflow in the office Duties: Support patients in frame and lens selection Expert in lenses, coatings, and optical add-ons Stay up to date with new releases, out-of-stock items Expert in fitting frames to each patient Expert in vision insurance verification and billing Verify lab invoices, lens prescriptions, and order details before dispensing glasses to patients Track and manage frame orders Manage Optical labs’ progress with regular orders, lab errors, remakes, and warranty replacements Adjust pricing of lenses and add-ons based on updated pricing lists with labs, including tariff price increases Develop a knowledge base and educate patients based on training materials and resources on topics such as Dry Eye and Myopia Management Train new contact lens wearers General additional duties may include: Answer and return patient and vendor calls Schedule appointments Perform prescreen testing for Doctors Maintain a clean office and exam rooms Perform additional technical tasks as needed to support the clinic Rate of pay will be determined by experience: $24.00 – $30 per hour Additional compensation: paid sick time and vision care. Health benefits and PTO are available for full-time employees only Please email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Coastside365