Licensed Optician: Precision Lenses & Frame Fitting

Center For Sight; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Opportunities

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Benefits and Discounts

Job summary

Griffey Eye Care in Chesapeake, VA, is seeking a Licensed Optician to provide professional optical services, interpret prescriptions, measure Pupillary distance, assist with frame and lens selection, and ensure outstanding patient satisfaction in a fast-paced office setting.

Responsibilities include dispensing eyewear, adjusting and repairing frames, educating patients on lens options, verifying insurance benefits, and maintaining accurate records while delivering exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia Optician license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited opticianry program or equivalent qualifying education and experience.
• Previous optical/optician experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ophthalmic lenses, frames, measurements, adjustments, and optical dispensing.
• Proficiency with optical equipment and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and optometrists.
• Take accurate optical measurements, including pupillary distance, segment height, base curve, width, and thickness.
• Assist patients in selecting appropriate frames based on facial structure, prescription, lifestyle, and personal preferences.
• Educate patients on lens materials, progressive lenses, lens treatments, and other available optical options.
• Verify insurance benefits and assist patients with understanding their optical benefits and out-of-pocket costs.
• Prepare and submit laboratory orders accurately to ensure proper lenses are produced.
• Adjust eyeglasses to provide patients with a proper and comfortable fit.
• Maintain accurate records of orders, prescriptions, and optical inventory.

Skills

Optical dispensing

Frame fitting

Prescription interpretation

Customer service

Pupillary measurements

Education

Virginia Optician license

Accredited opticianry program

Experience in ophthalmic practice

Tools

Lensometer

Electronic health records

Instrument proficiency

Computer systems

Job description

Griffey Eye Care in Chesapeake, VA, is seeking a Licensed Optician to provide professional optical services, interpret prescriptions, measure Pupillary distance, assist with frame and lens selection, and ensure outstanding patient satisfaction in a fast-paced office setting.

Responsibilities include dispensing eyewear, adjusting and repairing frames, educating patients on lens options, verifying insurance benefits, and maintaining accurate records while delivering exceptional customer service.