Optician

Atlantic Vision Partners; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights weekends

Uniforms provided

Paid vacation and holidays

Floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Designer eyewear discount

Accreditation program

Training & Career Development

Growth & Advancement Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Competitive Benefits Package

Employee Eyewear Discounts

Referral Bonus Program

Make a Meaningful Difference

Job summary

Atlantic Vision Partners is seeking an Optician to design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for clients according to written prescriptions. You’ll assist customers in frame selection and ensure precise eyewear fitting, while maintaining records and coordinating with lab staff.

The role requires strong attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to travel between AVP offices. Compliance, ongoing training, and competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Dependable transportation to travel to other offices as required.
• Flexible travel to various locations.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to seek instruction when not knowledgeable.
• Ability to recognize inconsistencies.
• HS diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred.
• Optician apprenticeship and ABO certification preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and use power hand tools.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to undergo background check and drug screen where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to meet eyewear needs.
• Help customers choose frames and lenses based on prescription, fit, style, and lifestyle.
• Explain prescription terminology and product offerings clearly.
• Verify insurance eligibility and maximize customer savings.
• Take and record measurements; adjust and fit eyewear with precision.
• Create lab work orders with grinding instructions for lenses.
• Ensure finished eyewear meets AVP standards and customer requirements.
• Maintain records of prescriptions, work orders, and payments.
• Perform adjustments and minor eyewear repairs.
• Collaborate with the practice team to ensure exceptional service.
• Coordinate with sales to manage suitable inventory.
• Display and organize optical merchandise.
• Stay current with eyewear trends and lens tech.
• Help implement best practices across the organization.

Skills

Transportation

Travel flexibility

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Willingness to learn

Inconsistency detection

Lifting up to 70 lbs

Verbal communication

Background check consent

Power tools use

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Optician apprenticeship

ABO certification

Tools

Power hand tools

Job description

About The Role

As an Optician you will design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for clients according to written optical prescriptions or specifications. Assist clients with selecting frames. Measure customers for the size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions. Prepare a work order for the optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify the exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust the frame and lens position to fit the client. May shape or reshape frames.

What You’ll Do

• Work directly with customers to help meet all their eyewear needs
• Help customers choose the best frames and lenses based on their prescription needs, face fit, personal style, and lifestyle
• Expertly explain prescription terminology and product offerings to customers in terms
• Verify insurance eligibility and maximize savings for the customer
• Take and record measurements using proper measuring devices, adjust and fit eyewear, and execute these details with flawless accuracy
• Create work orders, documentation, grinding instructions for lenses for lab technicians to ensure delivery of the proper lens
• Check that the finished eyewear meets AVP’s optical standards, as well as customer requirements and requests
• Maintain records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and payments
• Perform adjustments and minor eyeglass repair
• Work with the practice team to make sure all customers receive exceptional service
• Work with sales representatives on maintaining suitable inventory to meet customer needs
• Arrange and maintain display of optical merchandise
• Keep current with trends, brands, eyewear, and lens technology
• Collaborate with the practice team to form best practices for sales and customer service that can be implemented throughout the organization

What You Bring

• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
• Must be flexible with traveling to various locations
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
• The ability to recognize inconsistencies
• High School diploma or GED, associate degree preferred
• Prefer completion of optician apprenticeship and certification through the American Board of Opticianry.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without accommodation, including the ability to use power hand tools and lift a minimum of 70 lbs.
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Willingness to submit to a background check (drug screen for Ambulatory Surgery Centers only)

Benefits & Perks

• No nights or weekends = work/life balance
• Paid uniforms
• Paid vacation and holidays (+ two floating holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Discount on designer eyewear
• Paid certified accreditation program
• Paid Training & Career Development
• Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Employee Eyewear Discounts
• Referral Bonus Program
• Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Compensation

Pay Range: Non-licensed $16-$22hr; Licensed $23-$29. Actual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, certifications, internal equity, and business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods
• Frequent use of hands, fingers, and computer equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

Compliance Requirements

• Annual compliance training is required.
• Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and company policies is required.
• Background screening may be required based on position.
• Drug screening may be required based on position and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• SEES Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required for the position.