Licensed Optician - ABO/NCLE & Fitting Expert

American Vision Partners; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Eye care discounts

Child care assistance

Pet insurance

Continuing education funds

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick Time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

American Vision Partners (AVP) seeks an LDO to put customer service first. You’ll assist patients with selecting and ordering eyewear, adjustments and fittings, and educating on proper eyeglass and contact lens care.

Your initiative and organizational skills will keep us running at top performance and deliver an exceptional patient experience. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, previous optical experience, licensed Dispensing Optician, ABO and NCLE (state license preferred or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous optical experience required
• Licensed Dispensing Optician (LDO) required
• ABO and NCLE required, state licensed preferred or will be required within 6 months of hire
• Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including Word and Excel
• Flexible schedule working Monday-Friday

Responsibilities

• Interprets prescription and helps patients choose appropriate eyewear, consulting with prescribing physicians as appropriate
• Takes optical measurements necessary for eyewear preparation
• Orders eyewear from laboratory based on prescription and patient preference
• Performs quality inspection of lenses and frames
• Adjusts eyewear to patient using appropriate tools and instruct on cleaning and handling
• Makes any necessary repairs using appropriate parts and tools
• Maintains equipment and inventory of supplies

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP) seeks an LDO to put customer service first. You’ll assist patients with selecting and ordering eyewear, adjustments and fittings, and educating on proper eyeglass and contact lens care.

Your initiative and organizational skills will keep us running at top performance and deliver an exceptional patient experience. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, previous optical experience, licensed Dispensing Optician, ABO and NCLE (state license preferred or