Optician

Immediate Optician Contract OpportunityContract opportunity at our Corporate Health Center in Greer, SC. Note: Optician must be ABO certifiedPay Rate: $30.00/hrWork Schedule:Clinic hours 9:00am - 7:00pm (Monday to Friday)40 hours per week schedule - flexible to clinic hoursContract Details:Start Date: ASAPEnd Date: 10/12/2026 (possible extension)Job Details:Greets and assists patients in a timely and friendly mannerVerifies vision benefits and relays any pertinent insurance benefit information prior to material purchasesAnswers phones and directs calls appropriatelyAccesses database to schedule, confirm and update appointments as necessaryAnswers patient questions regarding their account, obtains assistance if necessaryVerifies eligibility for all "walk-in" and same-day patients as necessarySafely operates optical machineryAssists patient with materials purchasesOrders and dispenses materials according to vision center policies and proceduresRepairs spectacles as brought in by patientsHandles patient complaints/issues regarding materials according to policies, obtains assistance if necessaryChecks out patients and documents material sales and/or payment collection from patient on encounter formsQualifications:Optometric dispensary experienceKnowledge and experience with Officemate (Vision Electronic Medical Record) preferredTelephone and in person etiquetteKnowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations preferred