Eyewear Expert & Optical Lab Specialist

The Howard University; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Howard University is seeking a qualified candidate to support the optical department, including the laboratory, stockroom, and retail outlets. The role involves working with eye doctors to ensure patients receive proper care and high-quality eyewear.

Responsibilities include assisting in lens design, measuring patients, promoting eyewear sales, and maintaining inventory and records. ABO certification is preferred; two years of college and three years of optometry experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework and three years of work experience in Optometry or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ABO Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, adjusts, dispenses prescription lenses and frames.
• Takes optical measurements and evaluates patients for assistance in lens design.
• Promotes sales of eyewear.
• Assists patients in selecting appropriate eyewear and instructs patients on cleaning and handling eyewear.
• Maintains proper inventory of materials and supplies.
• Maintains required records and files.
• Complies with established policies and procedures.
• Assists in care and upkeep of departmental equipment and supplies.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Skills

Eyewear fitting

Patient communication

Retail sales

Data entry

Inventory management

Education

Two years of college coursework

ABO Certification preferred

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Howard University is seeking a qualified candidate to support the optical department, including the laboratory, stockroom, and retail outlets. The role involves working with eye doctors to ensure patients receive proper care and high-quality eyewear.

Responsibilities include assisting in lens design, measuring patients, promoting eyewear sales, and maintaining inventory and records. ABO certification is preferred; two years of college and three years of optometry experience are expected.