Optician

Ascend Vision; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Vision in McAllen, TX is seeking an Optician to provide high-quality optical services to customers. You will maintain inventory of frames and contacts, manage equipment, and coordinate promotions with the Optical Manager.

Requirements include a High School diploma and a minimum of 2 years of experience, plus strong customer service skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Typical hours are 8 am–5 pm, with potential early start and late finish.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish beneficial.
• Proficiency with computers/electronics in a retail or optical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality optical services to patients/customers.
• Maintain inventory of frames and contact lenses; store and organize optical equipment.
• Coordinate promotions and sales with Optical Manager.
• Adhere to company policies and protocol; meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Customer Service

English

Spanish

Computers

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Description

Compensation: $12.00 minimum

Hours: Typically 8 am-5 pm but can start as early as 7:30 and leave as late as 6:30 pm

Reports To: Optical Manager

Job Responsibilities

1. The Optician is responsible for all optical services, inventory of frames and contact lenses, and maintaining optical equipment and supplies.
2. Coordinates all special promotions and sales with the Optical Manager.

Education and Experience

1. High School or Equivalent
2. Minimum of 2 years Experience

Knowledge

1. Customer Service
2. English and Spanish Languages
3. Computers and Electronics

Physical Requirements:

1. Standing for long periods of time
2. Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
3. Requires repetitive movement

Job Duties

1. Provides the highest quality optical services to all patients/customers.
2. Fill all customers' orders accurately and promptly and follow up on all orders not received in a timely manner.
3. Maintain an accurate accounting of all patients'/customer's purchases, deposits and payments.
4. Maintain the appearance of the Optical department to ensure the comfort and safety of the patient/customer.
5. Recommend necessary purchases.
6. Update forms and printed materials as necessary.
7. Maintain inventory levels.
8. Maintain equipment.
9. Ability to make decisions that affect other people and/or the image and reputation of the practice.
10. Requires being exact or highly accurate.
11. Meeting strict deadlines.
12. Adhere to company policies and protocol.
13. Any other duties that may be required