Optician

Job Description

Come Join Our Team at Vision Source Eye Center of the Triad (VSECOT)!

We are seeking an enthusiastic Optician / Optical Sales team member to help us deliver exceptional care to our patients at our Greensboro and Oak Ridge offices. This is a full-time position that involves traveling between both locations.

At VSECOT, you’ll have the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally in a supportive environment. Prior experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate — must have a passion for patient care and a desire to learn.

What We Offer:

A chance to work in a collaborative, patient-focused practice

Opportunities for professional development and advancement

Comprehensive training for the right candidate

Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications

Work/life balance-No weekends!

We strive to practice under our core beliefs of:

Differentiate or Risk Irrelevance

We continually seek ways to stand out and excel, setting ourselves apart through innovation and superior care.

Do the Right Thing

We uphold the highest standards of character, honesty, and ethics in everything we do.

Help First

We prioritize assisting our patients and supporting each other, fostering a culture of kindness and service.

Teamwork

We believe in collaboration over individualism — success is a shared achievement.

Attention to Excellence

Details matter. The patient experience matters. Our processes matter. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our work.

Job Responsibilities

Optician / Optical Sales job responsibilities include:

Provides patient education regarding lens materials, products and designs

Performs prescription analysis such as interpreting and transposing.

Provides recommendations to patients regarding proper eyeglass frame selection.

Performs eyeglass frame adjustments and repairs.

Performs accurate customized measurements of lens power, pupillary distance, multifocal segment height, lens base curve, vertex distance, and prism power.

Orders custom lens products from optical laboratories, monitors process, post charges and bill insurance when needed.

Verifies lens prescriptions of ordered lenses and check for accuracy.

Assists in the return of authorized merchandise to manufacturers.

Organizes and maintain frame display area throughout the workday.

Maintains inventory of office supplies and other materials necessary to properly run the department.

Assisting the Optical Manager.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Optician / Optical Sales skills & qualifications include:

Prior customer service or sales experience

Fashion savvy and enjoy helping people in a customer setting

Works well in a team environment

Self Starter/Takes initiative

Must be willing to work and travel to both offices

Full-time