Per Diem Optician, FGP - Huntington

Job Responsibilities

• Engage and create a personalized experience with each patient to select eyeglasses and contact lenses based on their prescriptions and personal preferences
• Use your expertise to explain prescription terminology and product offerings to customers
• Educate patients on lens options, including materials, coatings and tints
• Take and record accurate measurements, adjust and fit eyewear and execute details with accuracy
• Check that all finished eyewear meets our optical standards, as well as patient requirements and requests
• Adjust, repair and clean eyewear to ensure optimal comfort and functionality
• Collaborate with the Optometrists and Ophthalmologists to ensure seamless patient care
• Maintain accurate records of customer prescriptions, orders, and payments
• Perform daily operations including processing sales transactions, ordering lenses, processing insurance orders, business and CRM functions
• Ensure cases and displays are properly maintained and stocked
• Conduct inventory and cycle counts
• Effectively execute marketing and promotions to increase sales and brand awareness for NYU Langone Health's optical retail stores
• Stay up to date with the latest trends in eyewear fashion and technology
• Drive consistency in every patient and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our FGP Service Strategy CARES (Connect, Align, Respond, Ensure, and Sign-Off)

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Licensed Optician required
• Minimum 3 years NYS Ophthalmic Dispenser license required
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build rapport with patients
• Strong knowledge of optical anatomy, lens materials, and frame styles
• Vendor and Inventory Management experience
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proficient in using optical retail management systems
• Knowledge of Insurance and Vision Plans and comfortable working with an EHR system
• A clear, effective, and professional communicator breaking down technical terms for patients to easily understand
• Knowledge of current and emerging optical market

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of contact lens and fittings
• Knowledge of Ophthalmic Testing (Auto Refraction, Eye Pressure, Visual Acuity, and Fundus Photo) to assist an Ophthalmologist

Salary Range

$24.34 - $40.00 Hourly