Optician
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FILLMORE EYE CLINIC INCORPORATED
Alamogordo, NM, US
Summary
The optician is responsible for the successful operation of the optical shop, including business planning, inventory management, and vendor relations. They also perform clinical duties such as interpreting prescriptions, conducting patient consultations, and recommending frames and lenses.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Alamogordo - Alamogordo, NM, Salary Range: $15.00 - $16.00, Optician
Department: Optical
Reports To: Optical Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY: This individual is responsible for all aspects of the successful operation of the optical shop by directing, coordinating, and communicating pertinent information, except for issues involving professional judgment beyond licensure. The optician interprets prescriptions, conducts patient consultation, and recommends frames and lenses. The optician creates and maintains displays of optical merchandise, and maintains inventory within the optical retail area.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business Planning:
Develops annual marketing plans with the management team.
Serves as primary interface with vendors
Operations:
Develops and manages effective inventory control.
Tracks referrals and capture rate effectively.
Develops and communicates effective monthly reports.
Tracks and reports sales margins in aggregate and by plan.
Researches local and regional managed care opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time
Fillmore Eye Clinic, Inc has the right to change or modify the job description at any time or to assign duties other than those specifically listed in the section describing essential functions.
Travel Required
Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Two years business management experience preferred.
Varied optical management experience preferred.
Experience in negotiating general business contracts with vendors
Familiarity with managed vision care contracting.
Budgetary experience.
Inventory management experience.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Maintains all required state licensure.
Demonstrates appropriate team player attitude and enthusiasm.
Works accurately and efficiently in Word and Excel.
