Optical Assistant / Frame Stylist in Canandaigua, NY

Company: Kelly Services
Location: Clifton Springs
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Optical Assistant / Frame Stylist in Canandaigua, NY--Overview:The Optical Assistant coordinates patient flow throughout the Optical Department at all locations, checks patient's insurance eligibility and handles phone inquiries.-- Assists patients with appropriate frame choices and communicates the patients' needs to the optician.--This is a temp-to-hire position, Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM (except for one day a week).-- There will be a rotating night schedule where the candidate is required to work one night from 11AM-8PM each week. Wage pays between $13 and $14, depending on experience.----Primary functions:

• Greets patients and engages patients in the Optical Department
• Directs patients to the next available dispensing table and Optician
• Inputs patient demographics in the FlexSys dispensing system
• Assists patients in choosing--appropriate frame styles
• Assist the Optician with minor repairs: nose pads, restring , screws, etc.
• Investigates and confirms patient's insurance eligibility and records--
• Assists in preparation of delivery of completed eyewear
• Answers phone inquiries by patients
• Phone patients when their eyewear is ready for delivery
• Schedules contact lens appointments
• Maintains positive appearance of retail displays, mirrors, frames and work areas
• Completes returns and exchanges
• Completes sales transactions and maintains an accurate cash drawer
• Handles inventory duties
• Maintains a positive team attitude--Minimum Qualifications:
  • Sales experience helpful
  • Fine motor skills a must (for repairs, adjustments, etc.)
  • Must be proficient with computers
  • Must be a team player
  • High levels of energy and organization
  • Ability to maintain focus in a high intensity position
  • Ability to put the good of the practice ahead of personal concern
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • Proven ability and desire to work in a rapidly changing environment
  • Neat and fashionable in appearance--After Being Hired On--(typically after 3 months):
    • Excellent benefit package including
      • Medical
      • Paid time off
      • 401K
      • Free yearly eyewear
      • Uniform allowance
      • Reduced pricing for refractive surgery or cosmetic procedures
      • Wage increases based on certifications, longevity, and performance
      • Super performers will have opportunities to advance and cross-trainWhy Kelly--?As a worker today, it's up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what's next is what we're all about. We know what's going on in the evolving world of work-just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.]]

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