Optical Sales Associate / Optician

EyeCare Partners LLC; Midwest City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package (medical, vision

Dental and life insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid time off & holidays

Maternity leave

Employee discounts

Competitive base pay

Job summary

EyeCare Partners LLC is seeking an Optician to deliver a world-class Total Patient Experience while supporting patients' medical needs. You will dispense and fit glasses and contacts from prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and optometrists.

From frame selection to measurements, you will use the auto-lensometer and lensometer, educate patients on lenses and coatings, and ensure accurate orders in E360. This full-time role offers benefits and a competitive base pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year in a customer-facing role.
• ABO/ABOC and NCLE certifications preferred.
• Strong communication and HIPAA compliance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient service while supporting medical needs.
• Assist with frame selection, measurements, and lens prescriptions.
• Operate auto-lensometer and lensometer.
• Educate on lenses, coatings, and frames to meet patient needs.
• Dispense glasses and contact lens orders; manage orders in E360.
• Maintain organized, clean, and stocked work area.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

HIPAA compliance

Insurance forms

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visitwww.eyecare-partners.com.

Hours

• Full Time
• Our office is open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• You may have to work a little earlier/later as needed
• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Competitive Base Pay
• Optical Certification Reimbursement
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Employee Discounts

SUMMARY

AnOptician will achieve a world-class Total Patient Experience that maximizes retail sales while supporting the patients’ medical needs. This employee is trained to dispense and fit glasses and contacts, working from the prescriptions written by Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. They connect the patient needs to the goods and services we offer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support
• Determine patients' wants and needs and sell to exceed their expectations
• Assist patients in selecting frames according to style and color, coordinating frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions
• Operate the auto-lensometer and manual lensometer
• Educate and recommend specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit patient needs
• Accurately collect measurements such as bridge, eye size, temple length, seg heights, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and pantoscopic tilt
• Dispense patient orders and repair and adjust patient frames
• Dispense all glasses and/or contact lens orders in E360
• Ensure all job aids and policies are followed
• Maintain frame standards with cleaning and organization of fully stocked and well-presented areas
• Follow all protocols to keep frame inventory accurate
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
• Assist with other duties in the office as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret insurance forms
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• HIPAA: All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPPA Privacy Policies and Procedures

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One year in a customer interactive position; or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

• Current ABO/ABOC and NCLE certifications (or obtained with first 2 years of employment) preferred

SYSTEMS A ND TECHNOLOGY

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role requires a variety ofphysicalactivities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus is required100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered foremploymentwithout attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.