Eyewear Consultant & Optician — Growth & Benefits

Midwest Eye Consultants; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage based on experience

6.5 paid holidays per year

Approximately 10 days of PTO within第一年

Health, dental, vision, and 401k

Certification program growth and wage

Job summary

Midwest Eye Consultants in Angola, IN is seeking an Eyewear Consultant/Optician to educate patients on lens options and eyewear choices, creating a fashionable and welcoming shopping environment. The role blends sales with patient education and requires strong communication to build lasting relationships.

Responsibilities include entering orders, coordinating with the optical lab, maintaining displays, and assisting patients with dispensing and follow-up.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Sales/retail experience preferred.
• 1 year of experience preferred; training available.
• Previous optician experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in the selection process of spectacles, providing education on quality choices, lens selection, and frame styling to fit their lifestyle and prescription.
• Calculate insurance co-pay based on insurance eligibility.
• Accurately enter spectacle orders; ensure timely delivery by monitoring status on a daily basis.
• Receive spectacle orders into system, verify order, notify patients, and schedule dispensing.
• Contact patients for follow up on progress of adapting to dispensed eyewear and prescribed contacts.
• Perform adjustments and repairs when necessary.
• Troubleshoot patient concerns with eyewear when necessary.
• Maintain inventory pertaining to all aspects of the optical retail area, including lab supplies.
• Maintain displays of optical merchandise.
• Monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays.
• Perform other duties as determined by the office manager or team lead, and doctor(s).

Skills

Sales/retail experience

Optician experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Midwest Eye Consultants in Angola, IN is seeking an Eyewear Consultant/Optician to educate patients on lens options and eyewear choices, creating a fashionable and welcoming shopping environment. The role blends sales with patient education and requires strong communication to build lasting relationships.

Responsibilities include entering orders, coordinating with the optical lab, maintaining displays, and assisting patients with dispensing and follow-up.