Optician

Job Description

Description:

Position Description:

To be successful as an Optician, you should have strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills. You should be able to recommend specialized eyewear such as for sports and occupational use, as well as informing on and recommending tints and anti-reflective coatings.

Optician Responsibilities:

Obtaining patient prescriptions from Optometrists and Ophthalmologists.

Taking customer information and measurements of the ocular area.

Recommending frames or contact lenses that suit the customer's style, face, and specifications.

Adjusting and fitting frames according to the prescriptions and customer's specifications, as well as to suit the customer's face.

Preparing work orders for the Optical Technicians to use to manufacture the lenses.

Using specialized equipment, such as calipers, lensometers, and lens gauges.

Keeping inventory on frames and contact lenses to ensure product variety and customer satisfaction.

Repairing broken frames.

Educating customers on how to wear and maintain glasses and contact lenses.

Performing administrative duties, such as managing prescriptions, customer records, and insurance.Requirements:

Optician Requirements:

On-the-job training and experience in clinical work.

High School Diploma or GED.

Excellent customer service and sales ability.

Willing to work at all four locations if needed.

We are committed to supporting our employees' well being and professional growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health Insurance: Competitive medial and dental plan. Vision benefit with glasses and contact lens discount.

Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer matching.

Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy, including vacation, sick leave and paid holidays.

Life and Long Term Disability Coverage

Paid Certification and Continuing Education.

Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening. If you are looking for a career that offers growth opportunities and the chance to be a part of a supportive team, we encourage you to apply!

Full-time