Licensed Optician: Frame & Lens Expert (Part-Time)

VisionWorks; Greenlawn (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

VisionWorks is seeking a Part Time Optical Associate to assist customers in selecting frames and lenses, interpret prescriptions, and provide service details. You will coordinate with labs and optometrists to ensure accuracy while maintaining HIPAA standards and offering insurance information to customers.

The role emphasizes accurate measurements, product knowledge, and friendly customer interaction in a retail environment. On-site work with potential training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain ophthalmic dispensing licensure.
• Experience explaining optical products and interpreting prescriptions.
• Familiarity with fitting and dispensing lenses and frames.
• Ability to communicate insurance benefits and costs to customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with frame and lens selection.
• Ensure compliance with social distancing and hygiene protocols.
• Provide customers with accurate product information on frames, lenses, and services.
• Inform customers about insurance coverage and any charges not covered by insurance.
• Utilize SERVE sales process to identify needs and recommend lenses.
• Interpret prescriptions and coordinate with lab and optometrist for accuracy.
• Sell, fit, and dispense frames and accessories with proper measurements and verifications.

Skills

Customer service

Optical dispensing

Prescription interpretation

Insurance knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

State ophthalmic dispensing license

Job description

VisionWorks is seeking a Part Time Optical Associate to assist customers in selecting frames and lenses, interpret prescriptions, and provide service details. You will coordinate with labs and optometrists to ensure accuracy while maintaining HIPAA standards and offering insurance information to customers.

The role emphasizes accurate measurements, product knowledge, and friendly customer interaction in a retail environment. On-site work with potential training opportunities.