Optician

Familyeyephysicians; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local optician clinic in Oak Lawn is seeking a skilled Optician to guide customers in selecting eyewear and ensure proper fittings. You will educate patients about eyewear options, manage inventory, and achieve sales goals. The ideal candidate has experience with fittings, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to operate necessary equipment. Join us in providing compassionate care to our patients.

Qualifications

• Experience in opticianry and working with patients of all ages.
• Demonstrated sales ability and customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through frame or contact lens selection.
• Operate manual lensometer for proper fittings.
• Educate patients on eyewear and contact lens options.
• Review prescriptions and process orders accordingly.
• Perform adjustments and repairs of eyeglass frames.
• Manage inventory of frames and contact lenses.
• Achieve sales goals while attending to patients' needs.

Skills

Experience with fitting and selection of both contact lenses and glasses

Excellent customer service and sales skills

Ability to operate lensometers and other equipment

Strong organization with attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Title: Optician
Department: Optical
Reports to: Optical Manager

Guide customers through the frame or contact selection process

Operate manual lensometer and other tools to achieve proper fittings for patients

Educate patient about eyewear and contact lens options

Reviews eye glass prescriptions and orders based on medical chart and processes orders accordingly

Performs eyeglass frame adjustments and repairs. Includes proper alignment of frame, comfortable fit, functional vision and instructions on proper wear and care of eyeglasses

Provide honest but compassionate feedback about aesthetic choices in frames

Educate patients on their corrective lens options and help them make a choice that fits their medical needs as well as lifestyle preferences

Perform administrative tasks, such as answering phones and monitoring inventory

Manage inventory of frames and contact lenses to ensure optimum customer satisfaction and product variety

Designs and arranges product displays and creates a welcoming patient environment

Achieve sales goals and quotas as determined by Executive team while attending to patients' specific needs and desires

Educates staff and providers about eyewear and contact lens options, and new product developments

Skills/Abilities

• Experience with fitting and selection of both contact lenses and glasses
• Ability to operate lensometers and other equipment
• Excellent customer service and sales skills; Demonstrated ability to work with patients of all ages.
• Strong organization with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients,