Optical Assistant

North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat is looking to hire an energetic Optical Assistant for our Cary Optical Center.

Job duties and responsibilities may include any of the following: 

• Interprets optical prescriptions.
• Fits and services optical appliances such as spectacle frames and lenses.
• Assists with contact lens fitting.
• Assists with ordering contact lenses and eyeglasses from vendors.
• Verify and enter billing information.
• Collect patient payments.
• Obtain authorizations from insurance companies if necessary.
• Enter and post patient payments.
• Check in eyeglass and contact lens orders (verify prescription meets ANSI standards)
• Answers phone.
• Seats and calls patients.
• Notifies patients when optical products are ready for pick up.
• Checks on status of orders.
• Inputs and maintains patient information in the computer and charting system.
• Cleans displays.
• Filing.
• Perform other duties as described herein.

Requires excellent communication skills and a keen understanding of patients with sensory impairment. Must be able to express a caring attitude while performing tasks required with accuracy and efficiency.

Please submit a resume to be considered for this position.