Optician jobs in Springfield, OH
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
- ECS of OH
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Urbana, OH
FULL_TIME
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Opticians are responsible for selling eyewear and eyewear accessories to patients. They ensure patients are fitted with the right-size frames that fit their needs and lifestyle and dispense lenses with correct prescription and measurements. Opticians are at the heart of our business. Their technical and customer service skills ensure patient satisfaction and repeat business.Duties and Responsibilities
- Delivers extraordinary experience to each and every patient. Provides patients with a complete understanding of our customized recommendations for products and services
- Develops own clientele from providing outstanding service and obtaining referrals
- Keeps current on company/industry products and procedures, manufacturer rebates, and types of lenses and frames available
- Takes and returns patient calls, updating patients on the status of their order and resolving order issues should they arise. Escalates any issues with the Store Manager, as necessary.
- Retrieves patient charts and electronic health records
- Assists patients in selecting frames, lens type, and lens treatments including tints and coatings; depending on specific patient needs and facial measurements
- Educates patients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care
- Collect eye and face measurements to ensure proper fit
- Interprets prescriptions written by optometrist and ophthalmologist
- Creates work orders for lab technicians, specifying information on lenses needed
- Follows-up on all pending orders. Verifies all orders are within the time guidelines given and informs patients of status if delays occur. Notifies patient when orders arrive from lab/manufacturer
- Dispenses glasses by inspecting the product, checking for proper fit, adjusting if necessary, and asking for feedback
- Adjusts eyewear to ensure visual acuity, proper fit, and patient comfort. Using various tools, performs eyewear adjustments and repairs
- Proficient in using tools such as pupilometers, PD Sticks, lensometers, pliers, wrenches, frame warmers, etc
- Regularly communicates with technicians and/or store managers, providing additional patient information, or asking for an order status
- Inspects the final product ensuring there are no flaws; Cleans and polishes lenses using cloths and solvents
- Cleans and organizes frame boards, displays, mirrors, work bench, office area, bathroom, and breakroom, maintaining overall cleanliness and visual appeal of the store
- Restocks retail boards with new merchandize
- Understands product issues and analyzes any problems. Thoroughly and accurately answers patients' questions regarding insurance, warranty, products, materials, services, pricing, upgrades, promotions, etc
- Collaborates with technicians, front desk associates, Managers, and Optometrist
- Sells miscellaneous products such as cleaners, contact lens supply, sunglasses, safety glasses, etc
Qualifications- High School Diploma
- Minimum of one-year experience working as an Optician strongly preferred
- Experience with HIPAA requirements preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Excellent customer service skills and pleasant demeanor, experience with sales preferred
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Dependability and punctuality
- Ability to lift up to 30lbs, bend, kneel, and stand up to 8hrs a day
Physical Demands
- This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.
- 29 Days Ago
Licensed Optician
- Comprehensive Eye Care- Springfield
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Springfield, OH
FULL_TIME
- Licensed Opticians are responsible for selling & dispensing eyewear and eyewear accessories to patients. They ensure patients are fitted with the right-size frames that fit their needs and lifestyle a...
- 1 Month Ago
Apprentice or Licensed Optician- Middleburg Heights, OH
- SVS Vision, Inc.
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Middleburg, OH
FULL_TIME
- Average range of $350-$750 per month in commission sales. Since 1974, SVS Vision has helped our customers lead better lives through better vision. As a Michigan-based company with over 80 offices in 9...
- 19 Days Ago
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Licensed Optician - Target Optical
- EssilorLuxottica
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Hilliard, OH
- Requisition ID: 843519 Store #: 006748 Target Optical Position:Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information A...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Optician - General Manager
- America's Best
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Dublin, OH
- America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The Americas Best ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Optician / Optical Sales Manager 11172
- US Vision
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Dublin, OH
- Hiring Now!!!! Our heritage in eye care spans more than 100 years.In 1885, opticians William Wall and Charles Ochs opene...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Optician / Optical Sales Manager 22072
- US Vision
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Marysville, OH
- Our heritage in eye care spans more than 100 years.In 1885, opticians William Wall and Charles Ochs opened their first e...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Optician - Assistant Manager
- National Vision
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Springfield, OH
- Company Description America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optical Sales Associate Huber Heights, Ohio #22019
- US Vision
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Huber Heights, OH
- WE ARE HIRING!! Part-Time License Optician - Meijer Optical Our heritage in eye care spans more than 100 years. In 1885,...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Optical Sales Manager Dublin/Columbus OH #11172
- US Vision
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Dublin, OH
- WE ARE HIRING !!! Licensed OPTICAL MANAGER Multi Location - Dublin/Columbus, Ohio Our heritage in eye care spans more th...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Optical Sales Manager Marysville , Ohio
- US Vision
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Marysville, OH
- WE ARE HIRING !!! Licensed OPTICAL MANAGER Meijer Optical - Marysville, Ohio Our heritage in eye care spans more than 10...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Springfield, Ohio
Springfield is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Clark County. The municipality is located in southwestern Ohio and is situated on the Mad River, Buck Creek and Beaver Creek, approximately 45 miles (72 km) west of Columbus and 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Dayton. Springfield is home to Wittenberg University, a liberal arts college.
As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 60,608. The Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 138,333 residents. and the Dayton-Springfield-Greenville, OH Combined Statistical Area had 1,072,891 residents....
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Optician jobs
$44,748 to $58,214
Springfield, Ohio area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago
were up 1.3% from a year ago
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