Licensed Optician - Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons - Jersey City, NJ

EssilorLuxottica; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming patient care in the optical industry. As a vital part of the team, you'll provide exceptional service through eyewear selection and fitting, ensuring every patient leaves satisfied. This role offers the chance to work closely with healthcare professionals, tackle complex cases, and contribute to a community-focused practice. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Must maintain active state optical licensure.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to embrace new technology.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient experiences through eyewear selection and fitting.
• Collaborates with doctors and staff for high-level patient care.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Basic Math Skills

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Active State Optical Licensure

Tools

Point-of-Sale Systems

Patient Record Systems

Job description

Requisition ID: 883702

Store #: 00P611 Hudson Eye Physicians & S

Position: Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

Vision Associates is the nation's leading optical dispensary management & consulting company. Our mission is to provide the highest level of service and integrity. Our extensive background in the optical industry enables us to provide solutions that promote growth and profitability. In partnership with our clients, our foremost objective is to deliver complete and comprehensive service that reflects our commitment to eye care excellence.

Every day we feel inspired to ignite our passion for patient care. Our people work closely with doctors, learn from complex medical cases, and make a difference in patients' lives. We unleash the power of optical.

Vision Associates is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology, and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

General Function

Provides unsurpassed patient experiences through selection of eyewear, accurate measurements, ordering, and fitting the patient to fulfill all of their eyewear needs. Supports establishing the practice as the premier destination for all vision needs within the community.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Custom fits glasses and precisely places prescriptions in lenses.
• Acts as a leader in optical acumen that provides a voice for peers.
• Takes and records measurements, adjusts or fits eyewear correctly, thorough and exact in details; ensures finished eyewear meets standards and patient requirements.
• Explores the needs and priorities of patients by asking open-ended questions.
• Assists peers with difficult or complex areas of product needs and prescriptions.
• Anticipates problems; explores underlying reasons for patient issues; strives to develop long-term solutions to problems and ensures patients are satisfied and expectations are exceeded. Acts quickly for resolution. Partners with management as necessary.
• Possesses the ability to multi-task and manage time with competing priorities.
• Operates the point-of-sale system, inputting patient information with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Commits to delivery date and time, seeks feedback and asks for referrals.
• Takes ownership to achieve exceptional results on individual and team goals.
• Presents, celebrates, and educates at the time of dispense.
• Takes pride in dispensary appearance, shows initiative to keep it clean, attractive, and organized. Secures and protects company assets within control.
• Effectively collaborates with all doctors and practice staff daily to ensure high-level partnership for patient care.
• Informs management of safety opportunities; demonstrates safe work practices.
• Possesses a "can-do" spirit and strong drive for results; self-motivated with a desire for continual learning and improvement.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures, including but not limited to discounting, promotions, and inventory management.
• Works weekends and evenings in support of business needs (varies by location).
• Adheres to attendance and daily timekeeping requirements, all company policies and procedures.
• Fosters positive working relationships with the practice, communicating any concerns promptly to the Manager.
• Consistently maintains proper dress code.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager or as business needs dictate.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Active state optical licensure; must maintain license.
• Strong customer service skills: communicator, listener, and team builder.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Sales skills.
• Embraces new technology and change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with technology, such as point-of-sale, patient record systems, and other software applications.

Pay Range: $25.69 - $38.27

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills, and local minimum wage requirements. You may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Upon request and in accordance with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request accommodations, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 or email [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, perceived victimization, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.