Optician

Talentify; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Time away from work

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Park Nicollet is seeking an Optician to join our Eye Care team and provide expert eyewear services. You will guide patients in frame and lens choices, take precise measurements, and ensure proper ordering and fitting for optimal vision.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, sales skills, and cross-department collaboration within the Park Nicollet Clinic to enhance patient experience and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Three or more years related opticianry experience.
• ABO certification on hire or within 3 years and kept current every 3 years.
• Strong customer service and sales skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with frames and lenses selection based on lifestyle and prescriptions.
• Perform measurements and determine eyewear orders to ensure proper fit.
• Fit and adjust eyewear for comfort and vision efficiency.
• Collaborate with Optical and other Park Nicollet Clinic teams.

Skills

Opticianry skills

Eyewear fitting

Customer service

Sales skills

Education

ABO certification

Tools

POS system

Phone system

PC (Windows)

Printer

Photocopier

Fax machine

Job description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Optician to join our Eye Care team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

Provides Opticianry skills to properly assist patients with frames and lens selection based on lifestyle needs and prescription analysis. Conducts measurements and evaluates patients’ needs before ordering to ensure properly measured and selected eyewear. Fit and adjust eyewear to patients and customers for optimum visual efficiency. Demonstrates competency using Park Nicollet standards for Customer Service and Sales. Demonstrates being a team player in Optical, and all other departments within the Park Nicollet Clinic.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., occasional Saturdays 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

Three or more years related experience.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Must be ABO certified on hire or obtain certification within 3 years from date of hire.

Once certification is obtained it must be kept current every three years.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Competency in all the mechanical and instruments skills in the scope of Opticianry.

Knowledge of basic optics and products which reflect traditional practices and services of opticianry.

Effective verbal communication, human relations, and salesmanship skills

Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: POS computer, Telephone, Personal Computer, Printer, Photocopier and Fax machine

Preferred Qualifications:

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Preferred American Board of Opticianry certification.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!