Optician

Grene Vision Group; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Grene Vision Group is seeking an Optician to dispense and fit glasses and contacts, supporting patients’ medical needs while delivering a world-class Total Patient Experience for retail growth.

You will work from prescriptions written by Optometrists/Ophthalmologists, assisting patients in selecting frames and lens options, and operating lensometry equipment within a fast-paced clinic setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year in a customer-facing position or equivalent.
• ABO/ABOC and NCLE certifications preferred or obtained within first 2 years of employment.
• Ability to read and interpret insurance forms.
• HIPAA compliance and patient privacy awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Total Patient Experience and medical support.
• Assist patients in selecting frames based on style and measurements.
• Operate auto-lensometer and manual lensometer.
• Educate on lenses, coatings, and frames to suit patient needs.
• Take precise measurements (bridge, eye size, temple length, seg heights, vertex distance, PD).
• Dispense glasses and contact lens orders in E360.
• Maintain frame inventory and keep area organized.
• Follow policies and assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Reading insurance forms

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

ABO/ABOC and NCLE certifications preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

E360 system

Job description

Company: Grene Vision Group
Job Title: Optician
Supervisor Title: Clinic Manager
Location: This position is located in Andover, KS

SUMMARY

An Optician 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 AND 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.