Optician

Sunset Optometric Center; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunset Optometric Center in Los Angeles is seeking a friendly optician to join a busy practice in Silverlake/Los Feliz. The role focuses on optical dispensing, frame selection, and lens recommendations, with emphasis on clear explanations of prescriptions.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of optical sales experience, knowledge of lens technology, and strong communication. Spanish-speaking is a plus; all staff are cross-trained to support scheduling, insurance verification, and patient

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of optical sales experience.
• Knowledge of optical lens technology.
• Excellent communication to educate patients and translate prescriptions.
• Ability to multi-task and provide superior customer service.

Responsibilities

• Optical dispensing: frame selection and lens recommendations.
• Quality inspection of completed orders.
• Troubleshooting prescription checks.
• Glasses adjustments and repairs.
• Cross-training to schedule appointments, verify insurance, and prepare charts.

Skills

Optical sales

Lens technology

Customer service

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Job description

Job Description

Our office is looking for a friendly, hardworking, enthusiastic new member to our team! We are a busy optometric practice in a great location in Silverlake/Los Feliz area. We are looking for a qualified and talented Optician. Spanish-speaking is a plus.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years experience in optical sales
• Knowledge of optical and optical lens technology
• Excellent communication to assist with patient education and translate doctor's recommendations/prescriptions
• Ability to multi-task
• Superior customer service skills

Responsibilities:

• Optical dispensing: frame selection and lens recommendations
• Quality inspection of completed orders
• Troubleshooting prescription checks
• Glasses adjustments and repairs

All opticiansare cross-trained. Alongside the above requirements, employees will also be responsible for the following job duties: schedule and confirm appointments, answer phones, call for pick-ups, verify insurance, pre-testing patients and preparing charts for the doctor, dispense patient orders, glasses adjustments.

Compensation: Based on experience and qualifications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.