ABO-Certified Eyewear Fitting & Sales Expert

Sun State Eye Care; Sun City West (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun State Eye Care in Sun City West, AZ, is seeking an experienced dispensing optician to help patients choose eyewear and lenses. You will measure pupillary distance, explain prescription details, and recommend frames and coatings to suit individual needs.

You will place orders with laboratories, adjust frames for proper fit, maintain inventory, and ensure lenses are ground to specifications. ABO certification is preferred; 3+ years of dispensing experience required; competitive hourly pay

Qualifications

• Dispensing optician with at least 3+ years of experience.
• ABO certification preferred.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions and check lenses accurately.

Responsibilities

• Adjust frames and lenses to fit correctly on patients faces.
• Order frames, lenses and contacts from prescription laboratories.
• Manage inventory of frames.
• Assist patients in selection of best eyewear for their individual needs.
• Recommend specific lenses, coatings, and frames to suit patient needs.
• Measure pupillary distance and optical centers.
• Place orders for frames, lenses and contacts from labs.
• Heat, shape, or bend frames to fit clients using pliers.
• Maintain records of frame inventory, invoices and patient orders.
• Verify that finished lenses are ground to specifications.

Skills

Friendly customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Familiarity with optical products

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Education

ABO Certification

Job description

Sun State Eye Care in Sun City West, AZ, is seeking an experienced dispensing optician to help patients choose eyewear and lenses. You will measure pupillary distance, explain prescription details, and recommend frames and coatings to suit individual needs.

You will place orders with laboratories, adjust frames for proper fit, maintain inventory, and ensure lenses are ground to specifications. ABO certification is preferred; 3+ years of dispensing experience required; competitive hourly pay