Eyewear Fitting Specialist | Patient-Centered Optician

Elevate Eye Care; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Eyecare in Charlotte, NC seeks an optician to provide expert eyewear consultations, assist with frame and lens selections, and guide patients through lens options and coatings. You will work closely with optometrists to ensure prescriptions align with patient needs and coordinate fittings.

Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential in this role within a patient-centered clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent; optician experience is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized eyewear consultations, considering patients' style and lifestyle.
• Guide patients in frame selection that suits prescriptions and facial features.
• Educate patients on lens options, coatings, and enhancements for informed choices.
• Collaborate with optometrists to align lens recommendations with prescriptions.
• Perform frame adjustments to ensure comfort and proper fit.
• Assist with eyewear orders, inventory, and coordination of fittings.
• Support contact lens fittings and patient care plans with the optometry team.
• Maintain a positive and customer-friendly atmosphere and resolve patient concerns.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; optician experience is a plus

Job description

Elevate Eyecare in Charlotte, NC seeks an optician to provide expert eyewear consultations, assist with frame and lens selections, and guide patients through lens options and coatings. You will work closely with optometrists to ensure prescriptions align with patient needs and coordinate fittings.

Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential in this role within a patient-centered clinic environment.