Licensed Optician

Clarkson Eyecare; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the optical sector is seeking a Licensed Optician in Brick Township, NJ. This role involves providing excellent patient care, dispensing eyewear, and assisting with optical equipment. Candidates should possess necessary certifications and have a customer-oriented mindset, along with the ability to manage diverse tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• ABO and NCLE Certification are required.
• Minimum of 1 year in a customer-facing role preferred.
• Experience in a medical office setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and fit glasses and contacts based on prescriptions.
• Educate patients on lens options and frame selections.
• Operate optical equipment for initial patient testing.

Skills

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ABO Certification

NCLE Certification

Associates Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Manual lensometer

Auto-lensometer

Autorefractor/Keratometer

Visual field

Retinal camera

GDX or OCT

Job description

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Job Summary

A Licensed Optician will achieve a world class Total Patient Experience that both maximizes retail sales while also supporting the patients' medical needs. This team member is trained to dispense and fit glasses and contacts, working from the prescriptions written by Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. They connect the patient needs to the goods and services offered. This team member is also able to handle a wide range of duties while using optical equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Optometrist.

Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions)

• Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support
• Determine patient wants and needs and offering products to exceed their expectations
• Assist patients in selecting frames according to style and color, coordinating frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions
• Operate manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT
• Educate and recommend specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit patient needs
• Can accurately collect measurements such as bridge, eye size, temple length, seg heights, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and pantoscopic tilt
• Acknowledge patients in a friendly, approachable way that invites them into the office
• Maintain frame standards with cleaning, organization, full and well-presented areas
  
  

Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• ABO Certification
• NCLE Certification
  
  

Experience Requirements

• Previous medical office experience preferred; previous optometric experience strongly preferred.
• Associates Degree preferred
• Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Professional in appearance and actions
• Customer-focused with excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills
• Favorable result on Background check
• Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities
• Meets attendance and tardiness expectations
• Travel to other site locations may be necessary. Thus, those needing to travel for work must have access to dependable transportation, and driving record must meet company liability carrier standards
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary
  
  

LOCATION :

• Work is primarily performed in a standard office or clinical setting. However, travel to other locations may be required to carry out essential job duties and responsibilities
  
  

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
  
  

If you need assistance with this application, please contact [phone]. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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