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)
Are you detail oriented and have excellent time management skills? Do you take great pride in making sure that every patient needing glasses has been taken care of to the best of your ability? When inspecting glasses orders that anything with your name on it would be held to the best quality available for each patient? If so, you may be the Optician we are looking for!
We have a simple hiring philosophy: Hire people who work hard, are intelligent, love learning new things, and who we enjoy working with. Our ideal employee is someone who is a good conversationalist with a pleasant disposition, outgoing, well read, and a team player!
Your duties as an Optician would include but aren't limited to:
- Greeting patients and providing the best in customer service
- Understanding insurance benefits
- Optical sales (frame styling) and dispensing
- Adjusting glasses
- Processing orders
- Using electronic records to maintain detailed patient records
Requirements:
- At least 1 year of optometry/optical experience but not required (willing to train the right candidate)
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Desire to excel and grow with our practice
The positions available would be full time. We are currently open the first and second Saturday of the month. We do rotate with our optical team.
Hourly compensation is dependent on experience and qualifications. Eligible for benefits to include PTO, paid holidays, Simple IRA, AFLAC.
Please respond with a RESUME AND COVER LETTER describing how you fit our criteria in order to be considered. Candidates who do not complete the assessments will not be considered.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour
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