Contract Optician

Contract Optician Part to Full Time

(Potential to turn into permanent position)

Hourly

Issaquah Optometric Center

Who We Are

Established in 1989, Issaquah Optometric Center has prided itself on providing excellent care, from the exam room down to the final fit and finish of your new pair of glasses. We are a small, private practice in a growing community.

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What You’ll Do

Part time – Full time (December hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm (closed for lunch 12-1).

Primarily this job will be for an optician with insurance billing experience. A summary of key responsibilities include:

Optical:

● Assist patients with eyeglass selection; promote sales and lens options

● Explaining insurance benefits

● Accurately measure PD, OC, seg height, frame measurements

● Keep optical area clean and organized

● Ordering and dispensing contact lenses and glasses

● Troubleshoot issues with glasses; perform adjustments and repairs of eyewear

● Place frame orders with vendors, and manage inventory

● Instruct patients how to insert and remove contact lenses (soft, hard and scleral)

● Help with basic medical testing as needed

Administrative:

● Processing insurance claims, posting insurance payments, collecting payments due

● Answering phone calls, returning voicemails, communicating with patients via email

● Scheduling appointments and checking patients in upon arrival

● Collecting proper paperwork for each patient

● Checking insurance benefits when needed

● Stocking supplies

● Sanitizing surfaces, vacuuming, taking out garbage and recycling

What You Bring

● Minimum education: High School Diploma required

● Minimum 1-2 years of optical experience

● Strong verbal and written communication skills

● Strong analytical skills, particularly for insurance billing and reporting

● Ability to work independently

● Organized and has attention to detail

● Positive attitude and approachable, professional demeanor

● Dependable and reliable

● Self-motivated by taking initiative and identifying areas for improvement or growth

PAY: DOE

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person