Optician

American Vision Partners; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Eye care discounts

Child care assistance

Pet insurance

Continuing education funds

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

American Vision Partners in Chandler, AZ is hiring an Optician or LDO to support patient eyewear selection, measurements, and fittings. You will coordinate with prescribing physicians, place orders, inspect lenses/frames, and maintain equipment with a patient-focused approach.

Ideal candidates have optical experience, ABO/NCLE or LDO, and strong communication skills. Bilingual Spanish is a plus; the role offers a 5-day work week and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• ABO & NCLE is a plus; LDO certification is a plus and may be required within 6 months.
• Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Interprets prescription and helps patients choose appropriate eyewear, consulting with prescribing physicians as appropriate.
• Takes optical measurements necessary for eyewear preparation.
• Orders eyewear from laboratory based on prescription and patient preference.
• Performs quality inspection of lenses and frames.
• Adjusts eyewear to patient using appropriate tools and instruct on cleaning and handling.
• Makes any necessary repairs using appropriate parts and tools.
• Maintains equipment and inventory of supplies.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Optical experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree desired

Tools

ABO & NCLE

LDO certification

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Company Intro

At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees!

Overview

As an Optician customer service is priority one! You’ll assist patients with selecting and ordering eyewear, adjustments and fittings, and educating on proper eyeglass and contact lens care. Your initiative and organizational skills will keep us running at top performance, while your enthusiasm and knowledge will provide an exceptional patient experience.We are open to hiring an Optician OR an LDO for this location.

Responsibilities

• Interprets prescription and helps patients choose appropriate eyewear, consulting with prescribing physicians as appropriate
• Takes optical measurements necessary for eyewear preparation
• Orders eyewear from laboratory based on prescription and patient preference
• Performs quality inspection of lenses and frames
• Adjusts eyewear to patient using appropriate tools and instruct on cleaning and handling
• Makes any necessary repairs using appropriate parts and tools
• Maintains equipment and inventory of supplies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus
• Previous optical experience preferred
• ABO & NCLE is a plus, will be require within 6 months of hireLDO is a plus
• Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including Word and Excel
• Flexible schedule working Monday-Friday

Benefits & Perks

Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from

• medical and dental insurance
• significant eye care discounts
• child care assistance
• pet insurance
• continuing education funds
• 401(k)
• paid holidays
• PTO
• Sick Time
• opportunity for growth
• and much more!