Master Optician & Frame Specialist - Vision Care Leader

EyeSouth Partners; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/ Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO Package

Employee Discounts and Perks

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners is seeking an experienced Optician to deliver high-quality optical care at our Valdosta, GA locations. You will assist patients with eyeglasses and contact lens fittings, size frames, and recommend lenses and coatings to meet individual needs.

The role requires strong sales skills, 5+ years in eyecare, and excellent communication. You will collaborate with physicians and lab staff, maintain inventory, and educate patients on eyewear care in a busy practice environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years eyecare experience.
• State-licensed master optician required.
• Proficient with computer systems and data entry.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with physicians regarding prescriptions and eye-related questions.
• Measure bridge size, temple length, vertex distance, PD, and optical centers.
• Assist clients in selecting frames and coordinate with measurements and prescriptions.
• Recommend lenses, coatings, and frames to suit client needs.
• Verify lenses are ground to specifications.
• Create work orders for lab technicians for proper lenses.
• Adjust frames to fit clients; heat, bend, or shape frames as needed.
• Repair damaged frames.
• Educate clients on proper wear and care of eyeglasses.
• Determine prescriptions using lensometers and client glasses.
• Maintain orders, prescriptions, and inventory.
• Arrange displays of optical merchandise.
• Attend trainings and meetings as scheduled.
• Interpret prescriptions from ophthalmologists and optometrists.

Skills

Strong computer knowledge

Typing speed 30 wpm

Multitasking

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

State Licensed Master Optician

Associate degree or equivalent

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

EyeSouth Partners is seeking an experienced Optician to deliver high-quality optical care at our Valdosta, GA locations. You will assist patients with eyeglasses and contact lens fittings, size frames, and recommend lenses and coatings to meet individual needs.

The role requires strong sales skills, 5+ years in eyecare, and excellent communication. You will collaborate with physicians and lab staff, maintain inventory, and educate patients on eyewear care in a busy practice environment.