Licensed Optician

US Eye

Venice (FL)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Company Match

Medical and Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Continuing Education

Paid Time Off

Job summary

US Eye is seeking a Licensed Optician in Venice, FL to prepare and dispense lenses, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. The role requires interpreting prescriptions and helping clients choose the best options for their needs.

This full-time position includes Monday through Friday hours with occasional Saturday work and offers comprehensive benefits such as 401(K) company match, medical and dental insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

Must have an associate degree in Opticianry or complete a Florida apprenticeship program.
State licensure is required.
Must have safe driving history.

Responsibilities

Prepare and dispense lenses, eyeglasses, and contact lenses.
Interpret prescriptions from ophthalmologists and optometrists.
Help clients select the best lens and frame options.
Adjust eyeglasses for proper fit.
Educate clients on eyeglass and contact lens care.

Skills

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Knowledge of material, methods, instruments, and equipment

Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations

Maintaining confidentiality

Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of progressive and other lens options

Knowledge of nonglare, polarized, and other lens treatments

Proficient computer skills

Education

Associate degree in Opticianry

Licensure in the State of Florida

Job description

Job Description

Location: VENICE, FL, 34285

Job Summary

Licensed Opticians prepare and dispense lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other optical devices. They are also certified to duplicate lenses accurately as to power, without prescription. Additionally, a board‑certified optician qualified and operating under rules established by the board may fill, fit, adapt, or dispense any soft contact lens prescription. They may also fill, fit, or dispense any extended‑wear or hard contact lens prescription to the extent authorized to do so by a prescribing physician or optometrist.

Essential Job Functions

Interpretation of prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and optometrists as evidenced by the prescriptions.
Collection of eye measurements (pupillary distance, seg height, base curve, width and thickness).
Helping clients select best lens and treatments options as evidenced by their needs.
Helping clients select the most appropriate frame for their facial structure and Rx.
Trouble shoot concerns about patients’ vision and eyewear as evidenced by patient needs.
Able to neutralize and inspect for accuracy prescription lenses with a lensometer.
Able to Identify wanted and unwanted prism as evidenced by the written prescription.
Navigate insurance websites to assist patients with the available benefits and cost associated with their plan.
Preparing orders for lab technicians to ensure delivery of the proper lenses.
Adjusting eyeglasses to ensure a proper fit.
Educating clients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care.
Keeping track of orders, prescriptions, and inventory.
Adherence to applicable laws, regulations and contractual obligations. Follows the principles of the Compliance Program as well as the Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Demonstrated knowledge of material, methods, instruments and equipment.
Demonstrated ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
Must be able to maintain high degree of confidentiality.
Ability to multi‑task, work in a fast‑paced environment and manage time accordingly in order to meet deadlines and requirements of the organization.
Demonstrated knowledge of progressive and other lens options available and the differences between them.
Demonstrated knowledge of nonglare, polarized and other lens treatments.
Demonstrated knowledge of material options and the differences between them.
Demonstrated ability to proficiently use a computer.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

Demonstrated ability to do excessive walking, standing, bending and stooping.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or control, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel and crouch.
The employee may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (50‑90 pounds).
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M (occasional 7:00 P.M in specific locations), with occasional overtime. Saturdays 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. in specific locations.

Travel

Travel and driving required for some locations.

Required Education and Experience

An associate degree in Opticianry from an accredited educational institution or completion of a three‑year Florida apprenticeship program
Licensure in the State of Florida
A history of safe driving as indicated by a driving record.
OR Practiced Opticianry in State outside of Florida
Licensed outside of Florida.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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