Optician: Elevate Eyewear Fittings & Patient Care

joinaegvision; Pingree Grove (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

joinaegvision is seeking an Optician in Illinois to deliver exceptional eyewear fittings and personalized recommendations. You will interpret prescriptions, assist with frame and lens choices, and ensure accurate measurements for optimal vision.

In this role you will manage patient orders from intake to completion, collaborate with lab technicians and store staff, and provide care guidance on lenses, coatings, and insurance questions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of one-year experience working as an Optician preferred
• Experience with HIPAA requirements preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent customer service skills and pleasant demeanor, sales preferred
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Dependability and punctuality
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs, bend, kneel, and stand up to 8hrs a day

Responsibilities

• Delivers extraordinary experience to each patient with complete product/service explanations
• Develops clientele from outstanding service and referrals
• Interprets prescriptions and assists with frame/lens selections
• Retrieves patient charts and updates on order status
• Creates work orders for lab technicians and follows up on orders
• Cleans, adjusts, and verifies eyewear fit and comfort
• Educates patients on eyeglass and contact lens care
• Collaborates with technicians, front desk, and managers to ensure smooth service

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Dependability

Manual dexterity

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pupilometer

PD Sticks

Lensometer

Pliers

Wrenches

Frame warmers

Job description

joinaegvision is seeking an Optician in Illinois to deliver exceptional eyewear fittings and personalized recommendations. You will interpret prescriptions, assist with frame and lens choices, and ensure accurate measurements for optimal vision.

In this role you will manage patient orders from intake to completion, collaborate with lab technicians and store staff, and provide care guidance on lenses, coatings, and insurance questions.