Optician

Office Manager at Issaquah Optometric Center

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.

Part time – Full time (current hours are Tuesday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm (closed for lunch 12-1). Must be able to adjust schedule as needed to potentially accommodate Mondays. No weekends!

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

• 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
• Sanitizing surfaces, vacuuming, taking out garbage and recycling

• 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

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