Eyewear Specialist & Patient-Centric Optician

Utah; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a patient-focused eyewear professional at Moran Retail in Murray, UT. The role educates patients on frames, lenses and lens enhancements, handles ordering, pricing, payments and records in patient charts, and teaches lens care to new wearers.

You will also assist with frame repairs, manage inventory and provide front-d desk support, including scheduling and check-ins for appointments. Strong customer service and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience working in an eye care related position, or equivalency.
• Ability to sell and service eyeglasses and contact lenses and provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists and educates patients in selection of frames, contacts and lens enhancements.
• Processes eyewear orders including pricing, measuring, collecting money, coding and documenting charts.
• Teaches new contact lens wearers how to insert, remove, clean and care for lenses.
• Repairs and adjusts eyeglasses while ensuring patient satisfaction.
• Manages inventory of contact lenses, eyeglass frames, accessories, tools and supplies.
• Provides office support by answering calls, scheduling appointments and checking in patients.

Skills

Eye care experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a patient-focused eyewear professional at Moran Retail in Murray, UT. The role educates patients on frames, lenses and lens enhancements, handles ordering, pricing, payments and records in patient charts, and teaches lens care to new wearers.

You will also assist with frame repairs, manage inventory and provide front-d desk support, including scheduling and check-ins for appointments. Strong customer service and communication are essential.