Optometric Technician / Receptionist

Job Description Job Description A part-time Optometric Technician/ Assistant & Receptionist is needed for our upscale, high-volume private optometry practice, EYE PEOPLE Optometry. We carry designer brands such as CHANEL, Gucci, Tom Ford, YSL, Burberry, Versace, Tiffany, Meta AI, etc.

Availability requiring WEEKENDS
Availability for Closing Shifts are required: 12:30pm-9pm
Example Shifts: 10am-6:30pm, 10:30am-7pm, 11am-7:30pm, 12:30pm-9pm, etc.
We are the first office in LA to offer new AI-powered VR Progressives and were recently featured on the show, "Destination LA" airing on CBS.
Excellent customer service, retail experience or prior Optometric experience is preferred. We will train the right motivated candidate and if desired, can train the candidate to become an OPTICIAN (Opticians receive commission) and/or become a Billing Specialist.
This is an entry level position that often leads to an Optician career without the need of formal education. Optometric Assistants can be trained to become Opticians (frame styling, lens fitting, etc.) or Optical Lab Technicians (cutting prescription lenses, adjusting glasses, etc.). Many will go to school to learn what you can with us as no schooling is typically required to become an optician. On the job training to give you the skills you need to advance into a career.
Duties include scheduling appointments, pre-testing patients, dispensing glasses, frame styling, checking out patients and pulling insurance authorizations, answering phones, etc.

Position is also great for Pre-Optometry students or students wanting a career in Optometry.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent customer service skills with strong communication skills
- Familiarity with Windows computers
- Organization skills and ability to create an efficient systematic way of doing tasks

- Display professionalism, maturity, work ethic

If you think you may be a great candidate, please forward your resume for review.