Optician

Talentify; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Park Nicollet Eye Care is seeking an Optician to join our Eye Care team, providing professional optical services and guidance in frame and lens selection based on lifestyle and prescription analysis. You will take measurements, order eyewear, and ensure proper fit for optimum comfort and vision.

Responsibilities include fitting eyewear, demonstrating strong customer service, and collaborating with Optical and other Park Nicollet departments to deliver an excellent patient experience.

Qualifications

• Three or more years related experience.
• ABO certification required on hire or within 3 years of hire.
• Preferred ABO certification from American Board of Opticianry.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with frames and lens selection based on lifestyle and prescription analysis.
• Conduct measurements and order eyewear ensuring proper fit and selection.
• Fit and adjust eyewear for optimal visual efficiency and comfort.
• Demonstrate Park Nicollet customer service and sales standards; be a team player in Optical and other departments.

Skills

Opticianry

Customer Service

Salesmanship

Tools

POS system

Printer

Fax machine

Job description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Optician to join our Eye Care team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

Provides Opticianry skills to properly assist patients with frames and lens selection based on lifestyle needs and prescription analysis. Conducts measurements and evaluates patients’ needs before ordering to ensure properly measured and selected eyewear. Fit and adjust eyewear to patients and customers for optimum visual efficiency. Demonstrates competency using Park Nicollet standards for Customer Service and Sales. Demonstrates being a team player in Optical, and all other departments within the Park Nicollet Clinic.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., occasional Saturdays 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

Three or more years related experience.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Must be ABO certified on hire or obtain certification within 3 years from date of hire.

Once certification is obtained it must be kept current every three years.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Competency in all the mechanical and instruments skills in the scope of Opticianry.

Knowledge of basic optics and products which reflect traditional practices and services of opticianry.

Effective verbal communication, human relations, and salesmanship skills

Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: POS computer, Telephone, Personal Computer, Printer, Photocopier and Fax machine

Preferred Qualifications:

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Preferred American Board of Opticianry certification.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!