ABO Certified Optician

Big City Optical; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan Participation

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with 10% match

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount Plan

Job summary

Big City Optical is looking for an ABO Certified Optician in Chicago to serve as the main contact for new and current patients. The role involves assisting with frame and lens selection, accurately fitting eyewear, and ensuring quality before pickup.

Key responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, educating clients on eyewear options, managing inventory, and performing administrative tasks. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience.
• Active certification through the American Board of Opticianry.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel up to 10 miles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-examination assessments of patients.
• Work closely with the optometrist to meet patient vision requirements.
• Assist patients in selecting frames and lenses.
• Educate patients on lens options.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABO Certification

Job description

Big City Optical is a leading firm in the optical industry, recognized for our innovative products and commitment to excellence. We are currently seeking an ABO Certified Optician to join our team and support the company’s mission of providing preeminent eye care in our communities.

The ABO Certified optician is the main point of contact for new and current patients. They work with the optometrist’s recommendations to match lenses, frames and combinations therein to match the patient’s vision needs. The Optician accurately fits, measures and adjusts frames for maximum usability by the client, ensuring quality and integrity of eye wear before leaving the store.

Optician Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-examination assessments of patients
• Work closely with the optometrist to understand and deliver on specific patient vision requirements.
• Understand and evangelize Big City Optical’s value proposition to clients
• Assist patients in selecting frames and lenses that best suit their prescription needs and lifestyle.
• Accurately measure and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, ensuring a comfortable and optimal vision experience for each patient.
• Educate patients on lens options, including features and benefits, to help them make informed decisions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest trends in eyewear and advancements in lens technology.
• Monitor orders and update patients on any delays.
• Conduct quality assessment of orders prior to patient pickup.
• Work with colleagues to manage inventory, including ordering, receiving, organizing frames and lens supplies and participating in off-hours inventory count work as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service, resolving any issues professionally.
• Perform administrative tasks related to patient records, store operations and insurance billing.
• Conduct follow-up calls to check in on patients and proactively advise on eyecare appointment availability.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned to support the overall success of the store.

Optician Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience.
• Active certification through the American Board of Opticianry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage effectively with diverse clientele.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Adhere to company policies on attendance, dress code and workplace safety.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel up to 10 miles to support coverage at other locations as needed.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb-up or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

Pay: $21-24 per hour

Benefits

• Incentive Plan Participation
• Company subsidized Medical Insurance
• Company subsidized Dental insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability insurance
• 401(k) with 10% match
• Paid time off
• Employee discount plan