Optician

Odom's Eye Care; Highland Meadows (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Odom's Eye Care in Highland Meadows is seeking a full-time Optician to join our thriving optometry office. You will assist patients with eyewear selection, process lab orders, and ensure proper lens fitting with a focus on exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, at least 2 years of sales experience, and a willingness to learn about lens technologies. We offer a supportive work environment with paid time off and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of sales experience is required.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of retail and technology is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in selecting eyewear.
• Process lab orders and dispense glasses.
• Measure eyes for proper lens fitting.

Skills

Sales experience

Product knowledge of lenses and frames

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job purpose:

Our growing and thriving Optometry office is looking for a full-time Optician for one of our optical locations. This opportunity is perfect for an experienced Optician, who wants an opportunity for career growth. The Optician is responsible for assisting patients with the selection of proper eyewear.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Process lab orders.
• Dispense glasses.
• Check, test, adjust and repair various aspects of lens and frame issues.
• Ensure proper merchandise presentation.
• Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge and accurately describe the features and benefits of various lenses and frames to our customers.
• Instruct patients in adapting to, wearing of, and caring for eyewear.
• Knowledge of the different brands of lenses and lens materials currently available and willingness to keep current with new lens technologies is needed.
• Measure customer's eyes, including pupillary and vertex distance making all required measurements for bifocals, trifocals or progressive addition lenses.

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of sales experience.
• We are willing to provide assistance and training to prepare candidates for ABO certification exam.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Possesses knowledge of retail and technology.

Working conditions:

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 5:30.
• Paid time off, holiday pay, medical and dental.

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods.

Direct reports:

• None