Los Gatos Optician - Vision & Style Specialist

Spectrum Eye Physicians; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

Spectrum Eye Physicians, a leading Bay Area ophthalmology and optometry practice, seeks an experienced Optician for our Los Gatos team. You will provide personalized frame styling, educate patients on lenses, and ensure precise dispensing while meeting sales goals and maintaining top patient care.

Responsibilities include interpreting prescriptions, taking measurements, coordinating with labs, and supporting insurance billing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years optical experience preferred in an eyecare setting.
• Strong knowledge of ophthalmic lenses, frame fitting and dispensing.
• Experience with VSP/EyeMed billing preferred.
• Familiarity with practice management systems is a plus.
• ABO certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized frame styling and recommendations based on prescriptions and lifestyle.
• Educate patients on lens designs, materials, coatings and technologies.
• Interpret prescriptions and obtain optical measurements (PD, seg heights).
• Perform frame adjustments, fittings and final eyewear dispensing.
• Process optical orders and coordinate with labs for timely delivery.
• Verify eyewear quality before dispensing and assist with contact lens dispensing.
• Explain vision insurance benefits and assist with claims and billing.
• Maintain patient records using practice management systems and ensure privacy.

Skills

Ophthalmic lenses

Frame fitting

Dispensing

Patient-focused service

Strong communication

Education

ABO certification (nice to have)

Tools

Compulink

NexTech

Eyefinity

Job description

Spectrum Eye Physicians, a leading Bay Area ophthalmology and optometry practice, seeks an experienced Optician for our Los Gatos team. You will provide personalized frame styling, educate patients on lenses, and ensure precise dispensing while meeting sales goals and maintaining top patient care.

Responsibilities include interpreting prescriptions, taking measurements, coordinating with labs, and supporting insurance billing.