Optician: Expert Eyewear Fit, Lens Tech & Patient Care

Chevy Chase Eye Design; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Chevy Chase Eye Design is seeking an Optician to join our team. You will speak with patients to learn about their needs, take facial measurements, and help select eyewear and contact lenses based on prescriptions and lifestyle.

You will also explain pricing and insurance coverage while adhering to HIPAA and confidentiality standards. Ideal candidates have strong customer service and communication skills and solid knowledge of an optometrist’s workflow.

Qualifications

• Previous Optician experience preferred, minimum 2 years.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• HIPAA knowledge and confidentiality are important.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing & Styling: Guide patients through frame options and tailor recommendations to prescriptions and lifestyle.
• Technical Accuracy: Verify prescriptions and take precise measurements for lenses and designs.
• Delivery Flawless Quality: Ensure accuracy and finalize fit for every patient.
• Patient Education: Educate patients on eyewear use, lens tech, and care.
• Practice Workflow: Schedule appointments, manage daily workflow, and use EMR/EPM systems.
• Team Collaboration: Work with optometrists and staff for a seamless patient experience.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Optician licensure (state optional)

Job description

Chevy Chase Eye Design is seeking an Optician to join our team. You will speak with patients to learn about their needs, take facial measurements, and help select eyewear and contact lenses based on prescriptions and lifestyle.

You will also explain pricing and insurance coverage while adhering to HIPAA and confidentiality standards. Ideal candidates have strong customer service and communication skills and solid knowledge of an optometrist’s workflow.