Optician jobs in Springfield, IL

Optician measures and fits contact lenses and eyeglass frames based on prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. Takes precision measurements of eyes using a pupilometer and other devices to ensure proper fit of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Being an Optician assists and advises customers in selecting frames based on their prescription, lifestyle needs, and style preferences. Inspects lenses for quality, fits and adjusts eyewear, and repairs eyewear as needed. Additionally, Optician instructs customer on correct eyeglasses and contact lens care and maintenance. May process work orders and sales. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Applicable License. Requires Licensed Optician. Typically reports to a manager. Optician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Optician
  • Century Vision Global
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • Prairie Eye Center is currently expanding our team and are looking for full-time Opticians to join our busy practice.

    Candidates will be able to:
    • Use measuring devices to determine bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers of eyes.
    • Prepare lens/eyeglass orders.
    • Verify that finished lenses reflect the patient’s prescription.
    • Assist patients in selecting frames that are appropriate for their prescription.
    • Maintain records of patient prescriptions and orders.
    • Verify patient insurance information and assist patient in understanding their available benefits.
    • Recommend lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit patient needs.
    • Adjust eyewear (Heat, shape, or bend plastic/ metal frames to fit patients).
    • Instruct patients on how to wear and care for eyeglasses.
    • Determine patient's current lens prescriptions, when necessary.
    • Repair damaged frames.
    • Arrange and maintain displays of optical merchandise.
    • Other duties as assigned

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Strong professional interpersonal skills
    • Excellent customer service and sales ability.
    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
    • Team oriented.
    • Able to multi-task.

    Must possess the physical, mental, and cognitive skills needed to complete essential tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for comprehension, problem-solving, and timely decision-making.

    Education:
    High school graduate or equivalent
    • On-the-job training and experience in clinical work

    Preferred:
    • Certified or licensed as an optician
    • Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
    • Experience in a retail optical department or a similar environment
    • Proficiency with computers and Microsoft programs

    Physical Requirements:
    • Sitting, Standing, Bending, Reaching, Stooping, Walking and Lifting
    • Ability to see, hear, and speak with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks
    • While primarily located in our Springfield office, occasional travel to other optical sites may be required. Reliable transportation and the ability to drive/travel is required.

    Our full-time employment package offers:
    • Competitive salary
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance begins first day of the month following date of hire
    • FSA and HSA
    • Paid long-term disability (LTD)
    • Paid LIFE and AD&D insurance
    • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
    • 401k Plan
    • Career growth and leadership development

    We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of our clinical groups will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity and/or expression, other dimensions of diversity or common human decency. We value diversity in thought and culture and welcome highly skilled, capable, competent, collegial members to our team.
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Optician
  • Stauder Family Eyecare
  • Decatur, IL FULL_TIME
  • Stauder Family Eyecare is currently looking for an Optician to join our team! You'll be working Monday- Friday and one Saturday morning a month.Responsibilities/Duties:Interpretation of prescriptions ...
  • 15 Days Ago
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Optician
  • All About Eyes
  • Quincy, IL FULL_TIME
  • Optician I General Job Description & Responsibilities The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that all patients are receiving the best quality of care at all times. Primary responsibi...
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Optician
  • Keplr Vision
  • Quincy, IL FULL_TIME
  • Optician I General Job Description & Responsibilities The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that all patients are receiving the best quality of care at all times. Primary responsibi...
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Optician
  • Vision Care Associates (C)
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • The key primary responsibility of the Optician is to provide eyewear to the patients of our practice.Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescript...
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Optician
  • Prairie E&L Management LLC
  • Decatur, IL FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionPrairie Eye Center is currently expanding our team and are looking for full-time Opticians to join our busy practice. Candidates will be able to:Use measuring devices to determine bridge an...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Physician Assistant, PA-C
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  • Springfield, IL
  • Are you interested in working flexible hours, connecting with people one-on-one, and helping them re-engage with their h...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Physician Assistant for Home Visits PRN
  • Hiring Now!
  • Springfield, IL
  • Are you interested in working flexible hours, connecting with people one-on-one, and helping them re-engage with their h...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - General Cardiology - Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants - Springfield, IL
  • Hospital Sisters Health System - Corporate
  • Springfield, IL
  • Overview Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and cli...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Physician Assistant
  • Hiring Now!
  • Springfield, IL
  • Are you interested in working flexible hours, connecting with people one-on-one, and helping them re-engage with their h...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Otolaryngology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Springfield Clinic
  • Springfield, IL
  • Job Description Springfield Clinic, one of the largest multi-specialty physician owned medical practices in Illinois, is...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Orthopedics
  • Springfield Clinic
  • Springfield, IL
  • Job Description Springfield Clinic, one of the largest multi-specialty physician owned medical practices in Illinois, is...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Endocrinology - Decatur
  • Springfield Clinic
  • Springfield, IL
  • Job Description The Springfield Clinic Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions as a healthcare provider who, working ...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Hospital Medicine $10,000 Sign On Bonus
  • Springfield Clinic
  • Springfield, IL
  • Job Description Springfield Clinic, one of the largest multi-specialty physician owned medical practices in Illinois, is...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Springfield, Illinois

Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. Census makes it the state's sixth most populous city. It is the largest city in central Illinois. As of 2013, the city's population was estimated to have increased to 117,006, with just over 211,700 residents living in the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Sangamon County and the adjacent Menard County. Present-day Springfield was settled by European Americans in the late 1810s, around the time Illinois became a state. The...
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Income Estimation for Optician jobs
$45,980 to $59,818
Springfield, Illinois area prices
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What does an Optician do?

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There they receive hands-on experience working as real opticians; they learn about optical mathematics, optical physics and how to use precision eye measuring instruments.
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Some opticians enter the occupation with an associate’s degree or a certificate from a community college or technical school.
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