Optical Technician: Frame Fitting & Lens Expert

Clarkson Eyecare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson Eyecare in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking an Optical Technician to enhance the Total Patient Experience, maximize sales, and support patients' medical needs. Responsibilities include dispensing and fitting glasses and contacts from prescriptions.

The ideal candidate will have previous medical office experience and strong customer interaction skills. A high school diploma or GED is required. The position may involve physical activities and various technologies to effectively perform essential functions.

Qualifications

• Previous medical office experience preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or equivalent.
• Favorable result on background check as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and execute Total Patient Experience.
• Assist patients in selecting glasses according to style and optical prescriptions.
• Educate and recommend specific lenses and coatings.

Skills

Customer interaction

Dispensing glasses and contacts

Optical prescriptions knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Strong fine motor skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Auto-lensometer

Manual lensometer

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Clarkson Eyecare in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking an Optical Technician to enhance the Total Patient Experience, maximize sales, and support patients' medical needs. Responsibilities include dispensing and fitting glasses and contacts from prescriptions.

The ideal candidate will have previous medical office experience and strong customer interaction skills. A high school diploma or GED is required. The position may involve physical activities and various technologies to effectively perform essential functions.