Licensed Optician

Oscar Wylee Pty; Hamilton; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Oscar Wylee Pty is seeking a licensed Optician to fulfill prescriptions and support customers through frame selection. The role requires strong eye health knowledge and patient care, with the ability to complement the advice of Optometrists during consultations.

Typical duties include dispensing duties, pre-testing activities, third-party claims submission, frame remakes or repairs, and following up on orders to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Licensed Optician with provincial license or certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-testing activities.
• Assist with submitting third party benefit claims.
• Remake, adjust and repair frames.
• Follow up on outstanding customer orders.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Education

Optician license or certification

Job description

Stay on trend with a free pair of prescription glasses every six months!

Our brand is modern, fresh, fashion-focused and dynamic with a solid clinical presence. We pride ourselves on our team, our product, and our customers. We produce our own handcrafted optical frames and sunglasses at an affordable price to meet any budget.

About the role

Our Opticians are central to the success of our business as they have the crucial role of fulfilling the Optometrist's prescription and supporting our customers through the frame selection process.

We require a licensed Optician who is capable of delivering leading practice patient experience and provide a high standard of support to our Optometrists. It is critical that the Optician is capable of suitably complementing the advice of our Optometrists when talking to our patients about eye heath and strategies to maintain good eye health. Therefore, a strong understanding of the anatomy of the eye and a caring approach with patients is necessary.

In addition to standard dispensing duties, other typical duties involve:

• Conduct pre-testing activities.
• Assist with submitting third party benefit claims.
• Remake, adjust and repair frames.
• Follow up on outstanding customer orders.

About the person

At minimum the ideal applicant will have:

• Appropriate provincial Optician license or certification by a nationally or provincially recognized opticianry college.
• Whilst displaying a genuine care for eye health the Optician is also capable of confidently and effectively working with customers through the frame selection process.
• Strong and effective time management and organizational skills.