Optician

American Vision Partners; Lake City (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in eye care is seeking an Optician to assist patients with eyewear selection, provide exceptional customer service, and manage optical measurements and orders. If you have a passion for patient care and organizational skills, join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care and excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Significant eye care discounts

Child care assistance

Pet insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO and Sick Time

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous optical experience preferred; willing to train if eager to learn.
• ABO and NCLE is a plus, will be required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interprets prescription and helps patients choose appropriate eyewear.
• Orders eyewear from laboratory based on prescription and patient preference.
• Adjusts eyewear to patient using appropriate tools.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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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.

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
• Previous optical experience preferred; willing to train if eager to learn
• ABO and NCLE is a plus, will be required within 6 months of hire
• Licensed Dispensing Optician (LDO) is a plus
• Detailed 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 through 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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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