Eye Care Optician – Patient-Focused Growth & Benefits

Delawareeyecare; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Optical coverage

401K

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid parking

Team oriented environment

Career ladder opportunities

Job summary

Delaware Eye Care Center is seeking a patient-focused Optician for our Rudnick, DE office. No nights, major holidays, or Sundays. A robust benefits package and team-oriented environment await, with clear career ladder opportunities and professional growth.

The Optician will dispense eyeglasses and contacts, advise on lenses and frames, perform measurements, and ensure accurate prescriptions while maintaining high customer service standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ABO/NCLE certification required.
• Delaware Optician license preferred.
• One to two years of retail optician experience required.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly with patients, staff, managers, and doctors.
• Understanding of eye anatomy and vision concepts.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Excellent math skills for precise work in opticianry and sales.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education regarding lens materials, products, and designs.
• Performs prescription analysis including interpreting and transposing.
• Advises patients on eyeglass frame selection and lens options.
• Determines ideal recommendations by considering frame design, lens materials, optics, and lifestyle.
• Performs eyeglass frame adjustments and repairs with proper fit and care instructions.
• Measures lens power, pupillary distance, multifocal segment height, and other parameters precisely.
• Orders custom lens products and monitors delivery timelines.

Skills

ABO/NCLE certification

Customer service

Communication

Education

Delaware Optician license (preferred)

Job description

Delaware Eye Care Center is seeking a patient-focused Optician for our Rudnick, DE office. No nights, major holidays, or Sundays. A robust benefits package and team-oriented environment await, with clear career ladder opportunities and professional growth.

The Optician will dispense eyeglasses and contacts, advise on lenses and frames, perform measurements, and ensure accurate prescriptions while maintaining high customer service standards.