Optical Technician

EyeSouth Partners; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/ Match

Generous PTO Package

Employee Discounts

Job summary

An eyecare provider in Metairie, Louisiana, is seeking a qualified candidate for an eyecare role. The ideal applicant will assist patients by interpreting prescriptions, selecting frames, and educating them on eyeglasses and contacts. Must possess a High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of eyecare experience. Strong interpersonal, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 2 years of eyecare experience required.
• Ability to adapt to priority changes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prescriptions from ophthalmologists and optometrists.
• Assist in selecting frames according to patient needs.
• Educate clients on proper wear and care of eyeglasses.

Skills

Eye-hand coordination

Manual/finger dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Eyecare Associates has been caring for families in the New Orleans community for over 40 years. Our doctors’ experience and commitment to their patients’ comprehensive eye care needs, has made them some of the most highly respected and trusted eye care providers in the south. Our team is dedicated to making certain our patients benefit from the safest and latest technological advances in vision health.

Responsibilities

• Interpretation of prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and optometrists
• Communicate with physician regarding questions or concerns about prescriptions and other eye-related issues
• Measure bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers, using measuring devices
• Assist in selecting frames according to style and color, and ensure that frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions
• Recommend specific lenses, lens coating, other lens enhancements, and frames to suit patient needs
• Verify that finished lenses are ground to specifications
• Create work orders for lab technicians to ensure delivery of the proper lenses
• Heat, shape, or bend plastic or metal frames in order to adjust eyeglasses to properly fit
• Repair broken/damaged frames
• Educate on proper wear and care of eyeglasses and contact lens
• Determine clients' current lens prescriptions, when necessary, using lensometers or lens analyzers, and mark up progressives correctly
• Keeping track of orders, prescriptions, and inventory
• Arrange and maintain displays of optical merchandise
• Attend training workshops/meetings as scheduled
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates must possess either a High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of eyecare experience required
• Ability to demonstrate eye-hand coordination, manual/finger dexterity, agility, and color vision and depth perception with visual acuity correctable to 20/25 while fitting eyeglasses and contacts
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office; especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.
• Exercises sound judgment in responding to inquiries; understands when to route inquiries to next level
• Self‑motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames. Ability to adapt to frequent priority changes
• Team player that develops strong collaborative working relationships with internal partners and can effectively engage and to build consensus among cross‑functional teams

Preferred Skills

• Apprentice Dispensing Optician License preferred
• ABO and/or NCLE preferred

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

Additional Free Benefits

• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.