Job description

Eyes on the Square is a beautiful, modern, upscale, private optometry practice and optical on the Downtown Bentonville Square. We are hiring for a full-time apprentice optician and optometric receptionist*. The candidate we're seeking is both professional and bubbly! This person needs to be a natural communicator, fashion forward, and able to think on their feet to problem solve. This role requires someone who is organized, detail oriented, and enthusiastic about excellence and learning new things, as extensive on the job training will be provided. No eye care experience is required.

This role will be dynamic and will include (but is not limited to):

As an Optometric Receptionist: (*This role is temporary. Once optician licensure is obtained, the position will shift to full-time optician)

• Greeting Guests
• Managing Schedules
• Pulling Insurance Benefits
• Communicating with Patients via Phone, Text, Fax, Email, Mail
• Checking Patients In and Out
• Reviewing Paperwork
• Ordering Contact Lenses
• Entering in New Inventory

As an Apprentice Optician you will work under the direct supervision of Dr. Howell, our Optical Manager, and alongside a Licensed Optician/mentor to learn:

• How to take and record measurements, adjust, repair, and fit eyewear, and carry out these tasks with accuracy. (Assisted by the latest technologies, such as Optikam)
• How to check that our finished eyewear meets our standards, as well as customer requests
• How to explain prescription terminology, lens options, our brands, and product offerings to customers. We have many standardized office verbiages that make this clear, consistent, and concise.
• How to place, fill, and dispense orders for glasses and contact lenses, while accurately recording all information into electronic health records software (RevolutionEHR).
• How to problem solve, bounce from one guest to another, and provide consistently excellent customer service to all of our customers/patients.
• How to apply insurance benefits
• How to properly and promptly submit insurance claims for all eligible optical orders.
• How to help customers choose the best frames and lenses based on their prescription needs, face shape, style, and lifestyle.
• How to help run our booth at the Farmer’s Market, First Fridays, and Trunk shows
• How to block, cut, and finish lenses in office.
• How to maintain clean and organized work spaces as well as cleaning the office (a team effort)

Our office is 1 year young and will be growing, evolving, expanding, and adding to our offerings as we learn and develop. Our small team is composed of knowledgeable, kind, and highly skilled people who serve our patients and each other with joy. Our team works as a well-oiled machine, so it's important that our new team member adds to the fun and fits into our happy, healthy office dynamic. Our existing team will welcome you with open arms, support you as you learn, affirm your strengths, assist/train you in your weaknesses, and bring you in on all the fun that comes with working on the Downtown Bentonville Square!

Some things that set our office apart and make Eyes on the Square a great place to work:

• We seek out independent, unique, and high quality eyewear. Our optical offers a selection of over 350 eyeglass frames and sunglasses from around the world, with styles to complement everyone. Some of our featured frame lines include: LINDBERG, Gotti, State, Etnia of Barcelona, Alba Optics, and more.
• We are located on the historic Downtown Bentonville Square.
• We utilize advanced technology to make our patient’s experiences more enjoyable, our team’s job easier and more efficient, and our products more custom tailored to each patient.
• Everything in the office is new, clean, and aesthetically pleasing
• Most importantly, our number one priority, motivator, and director is our aim to glorify God in all we do as a company.

It's an exciting time to join in on our growing business and all that lies ahead for Eyes on the Square. Endless growth, fun, and opportunities are down the pipeline with the right person!

Hours (not flexible): Tuesday 8-5, Wednesday 8-5, Thursday 10-7, Friday 8-5, Saturday 8-1

Once all required optician training is complete, we will pay for one round of any exams taken to achieve licensure. We will reimburse all continuing education and license renewal fees annually. There will be opportunities for bonuses and raises once your license is obtained.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location

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