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Licensed Dispensing Optician

Kinston, NC

Job Type: Full Time Associate

Req # 30609

Job Description

About the role See yourself starting a new career journey? As a MyEyeDr. Licensed Dispensing Optician (LDO) you will analyze prescriptions to make recommendations that provide the highest quality vision care to our patients. Additionally, the LDO fits, measures, and adjusts eyeglasses to exceed the patients' needs and expectations as well as problem solves any difficulty a patient may experience regarding vision care. The LDO is responsible to provide oversight on all prescriptions throughout the office.

You Will

Provide patients with exceptional customer service by understanding and assisting the patient's needs

Guide and assist patients in the eyewear and frame/lens selection process, by using extensive knowledge of product lines and options to educate patient

Converse with patients to analyze and assess patient's vision problems and needs

Provide oversight on all prescriptions throughout the office

Maximize sales by using the company's best, better, good sales concept, maximizing key areas such as promotions, product of choice, Anti-Reflective coating, poly, warranties, 2nd pairs and backup eyeglasses, etc.

Maximize insurance plans for patients and provide patients with comprehensive explanation of their insurance benefits

Understand the company's cost of goods and retail fee schedules. Be able to utilize knowledge of cost of goods to eliminate situations where cost-conscious patients might consider taking their Rx to a discount retailer ("walking Rx")

Focus on all company Key Patient Indicators

Educate patient on the adaptation of new Rx's and care of lenses

Use pupillometer, PD ruler and other technical aids for proper fit and measurements

Promise accurate delivery & turnaround times meeting the patients' needs. Immediately notify patient of any delays of delivery times

Understand all promotions, coupons and third-party programs available through MyEyeDr.

Conduct "Care Calls" on a daily basis to patients who received their eyewear one week prior

Use lensometer to neutralize, verify and make a final inspection of eyewear

Notify and re-notify patients when eyeglasses are complete for dispensing

Fit and adjust completed eyewear for each patient

Ensure product pricing is accurate

Monitor jobs waiting to be picked up. Inform management of any job held over 30 days

Clean and merchandise displays on a daily basis, displaying effective merchandise at all times

Place all returns in their proper bins

Perform preliminary testing for patients, as needed

Accurately process patient payment transactions

Help maintain the attractive appearance of the office

Attend all office meetings

Participate in all training opportunities offered by MyEyeDr.

Other duties, as assigned

About You

• Must be State Board Certified Licensed Dispensing Optician
• AA or BA/BS in related field is desirable
• 2-5 years of related eyewear experience within a similar office environment
• Demonstrated success in a retail, office environment addressing a broad spectrum of customer requirements and preferences
• Strong comfort level with optical and lens related concerns
• Demonstrates the ability to actively oversee, understand and describe multiple prescriptions daily
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive patient rapport and build relationships to establish repeat customer-trends
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) with the proven ability to manage priorities in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and ensure that patient commitments/deadlines are met
• Proficiency in utilization of automated equipment and systems standard to the optometry industry

Growth With Us

Grow and develop your career through role specific training programs

Be offered an opportunity to earn bonuses and commission (role specific)

Participate in a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, tax-free savings plans, life insurance and more

Participate in our Vision coverage and associate discounts on our products

Participate in our 401(k) with competitive company match

Accrue PTO and paid holidays from day one

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