Optician

Pearle Vision; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthcare benefits

401K benefits

Free vision exam and glasses annually

Job summary

A leading eye care provider is seeking an entry-level Optician in Skokie, Illinois. Responsibilities include recommending lenses and frames, ensuring a great patient experience, and fostering relationships. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some experience in retail or optical environments. Competitive compensation and healthcare benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in an optical or retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and sell lenses, frames, and contact lens packages.
• Ensure an enjoyable patient experience by assisting with frame selection.
• Foster patient acquisition and retention.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Enthusiastic communication

Adaptability and flexibility

Creative solutions

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Listening skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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Company Culture

A fast-paced and incredibly rewarding environment that fosters professional and sociable relationships with associates, patients and doctors. The team is inclusive and aims to care for patients’ eyes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Healthcare (Medical, dental, vision)
• 401K benefits provided
• Free vision exam and glasses on an annual basis (details available)

Responsibilities

• Ability to recommend and sell lenses, frames, and contact lens packages using sales skills tailored to patient needs
• Ensure an excellent and enjoyable patient experience by assisting with frame selection and fulfilling promises about service timeliness
• Foster patient acquisition and retention
• Other duties as assigned by the store manager

Skills

• Eager to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed patient expectations
• Ability to manage priorities through adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to present and implement creative solutions to grow the business
• Attention to detail and follow-up
• Willingness to learn
• Great listening skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Comparable experience typically achieved with a minimum of 1-2 years in an optical or similar retail environment with proven results

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care