Licensed Optician

Affinity Eye Care; Swampscott (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD

Vision Service Plan

Employee Vision Discount

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Affinity Eye Care in Swampscott, MA is seeking a Licensed Optician to provide expert eyewear solutions and exceptional patient care. You will help patients select frames and lenses, ensure proper fit, and manage orders from intake to delivery.

The role emphasizes top-notch customer service, accurate dispensing, and collaboration with optometrists and technicians. On-site, part-time position with competitive hourly pay and full benefit options for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• State Licensure required or eligible in Massachusetts.
• ABO/NCLE preferred but not required.
• Optical dispensing experience preferred.
• HIPAA knowledge preferred.
• Proficient PC skills with MS Office.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in selecting eyewear and accessories that fit prescription and lifestyle.
• Ensure proper frame fit, accurate measurements, and correct lens dispensing.
• Explain products, warranties, and services to patients.
• Update patients on order status and resolve issues.
• Enter prescriptions into EHR/ALE; maintain patient charts.
• Educate patients on eyewear care, insurance, and coverage.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the practice.
• Communicate with technicians and managers to streamline orders.

Skills

State Licensure

ABO/NCLE preferred

Optical dispensing experience

HIPAA knowledge

PC skills (MC Office, Windows)

Strong communication skills

Customer service experience

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Pupilometers

PD sticks

Lensometers

Pliers

Wrenches

Frame warmers

Job description

Swampscott, Massachusetts, United States

Practice Name

Advanced Vision Center

About the Job

About AEG:

At AEG, we're building something bigger than great eye care, we're creating careers, developing leaders, and making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

You’ll join a team that:

• Invests in leadership development and internal growth.
• Believes people and performance go hand in hand.
• Values collaboration, authenticity, and continuous learning.
• Celebrates wins, supports challenges, and grows together.

About the role

At AEG, we believe great patient experiences begin with great teams. As a Licensed Optician, you will play a vital role in our business by providing expert eyewear solutions and exceptional patient care.

The Licensed Optician will assist patients in selecting eyewear and accessories that fit their prescription, lifestyle, and personal style. By ensuring proper frame fit, accurate measurements, and correct lens dispensing, Licensed Opticians will combine technical expertise with outstanding customer service. A commitment to quality and patient satisfaction drives trust, loyalty, and repeat business.

• Delivers extraordinary experience to each patient. Provides patients with a complete understanding of our customized recommendations for products and services.
• Receive patient handoff from technicians or doctors and establish a rapport by asking lifestyle questions to identify their visual needs and recommend the most appropriate frames, lenses, lens treatments, and specialty products.
• Keeps current on company/industry products and procedures, manufacturer rebates, and types of lenses and frames available.
• Takes and returns patient calls, updating patients on the status of their order and resolving order issues should they arise. Escalates any issues to management.
• Assist patients in selecting frames, lens type, and lens treatments including tints and coatings; depending on specific patient needs and facial measurements.
• Educate patients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care, maintenance, warranty coverage, protection plans and replacement options.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of both medical and vision insurance plans, including eligibility, benefits, copays, deductibles, authorizations, and coverage limitations.
• Interprets prescriptions written by Optometrist and Ophthalmologist.
• Accurately interpret prescriptions written by Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. Enter all prescription information into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and ALE system while ensuring all required documentation is scanned and attached to the patient's chart.
• Follow-up on all pending orders. Verify all orders are within the time guidelines and informs patients if delays occurs. Notify patients when eyewear is ready.
• Dispense glasses by inspecting the product, checking for proper fit, adjusting if necessary, and asking for feedback.
• Adjust eyewear to ensure visual acuity, proper fit, and patient comfort by using various tools to perform eyewear adjustments and repairs.
• Proficient in using tools such as pupilometers, PD sticks, lensometers, pliers, wrenches, frame warmers, etc.
• Regularly communicates with technicians and managers, providing additional patient information, or asking for an order status.
• Inspects the final product ensuring there are no flaws; clean and polish lenses.
• Clean and organize frame boards, displays, mirrors, work bench, office area, maintaining overall cleanliness and visual appeal of the practice.
• Understands product issues and analyzes any problems. Thoroughly and accurately answer patient questions regarding insurance, warranty, products, materials, services, pricing, upgrades, promotions, etc.
• Performs other duties as needed and as assigned by manager.

Requirements

Qualifications

• State Licensure
• High School or GED qualification.
• ABO/NCLE preferred but not required.
• Optical dispensing experience
• Experience with HIPAA requirements preferred.
• PC skills to include MC Office, Windows, and Word Processing.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent customer service skills and pleasant demeanor, experience with sales preferred.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Full Time Employee Benefits

• 401(k) with Match
• Employee Vision Discount Program
• HSA/FSA
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

Physical Demands

• Ability to utilize office equipment
• Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs

Full Time / Part Time

Part-time

Work Location

On-Site

Base Wage Range

$23.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits: 401(k) with Match, Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD, Vision Service Plan, Employee Vision Discount, Program HSA/FSA, PTO, Paid Holidays *Benefits applicable to Full Time Employment only*

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