Optical Technician — Frames, Lenses & Eye Care

Socket.dev; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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

Eye Center of north Florida is seeking an Optical Technician to deliver high-quality optical care to a diverse patient base, including pediatric and adult patients. The role involves assisting with eyeglasses ordering and fittings, and applying strong sales knowledge to recommend eyewear enhancements.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of eyecare experience, excellent eye–hand coordination, and solid computer skills.

Qualifications

• Associates must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of eyecare experience required.
• Ability to demonstrate eye–hand coordination and visual acuity.
• Intermediate computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for professional interactions.
• Must manage multiple tasks within inflexible deadlines.
• Preferred: Apprentice Dispensing Optician License; ABO/NCLE.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and optometrists.
• 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 frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and prescriptions.
• Recommend lenses, coatings, and frame enhancements to suit patient needs.
• Verify finished lenses are ground to specifications and create lab work orders for lab technicians.
• Heat, shape, or bend frames to fit eyeglasses properly.
• Repair broken/damaged frames.
• Educate on proper wear and care of eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Determine clients' current lens prescriptions using lensometers or analyzers and mark up progressives correctly.
• Keep track of orders, prescriptions, and inventory; arrange displays of optical merchandise; attend trainings.

Skills

Eye–hand coordination

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eye Center of north Florida is seeking an Optical Technician to deliver high-quality optical care to a diverse patient base, including pediatric and adult patients. The role involves assisting with eyeglasses ordering and fittings, and applying strong sales knowledge to recommend eyewear enhancements.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of eyecare experience, excellent eye–hand coordination, and solid computer skills.