Optician: Expert Eyewear & Patient Care

joinaegvision; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/STD/LTD

Employee Vision Discount Program

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

AEG in Rockford, IL is seeking an Optician who blends technical eyewear expertise with exceptional patient service to deliver personalized eyewear solutions.

You will assist patients in selecting frames, lenses, and coatings, interpret prescriptions, and ensure proper fit and comfort while maintaining HIPAA requirements and using instruments like lensometers and pupilometers.

This full-time role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High School or GED qualification.
• ABO/NCLE preferred but not required.
• Minimum of one-year experience working as an Optician strongly preferred.
• Experience with HIPAA requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers extraordinary experience to each patient and explains recommendations for products and services.
• Assist patients in selecting frames, lenses, and treatments including coatings; assess lifestyle and prescription needs.
• Interpret prescriptions written by Optometrists and Ophthalmologists and enter data into the EHR/ALE systems.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED

ABO/NCLE preferred

Tools

Pupilometer

PD sticks

Lensometer

Frame warmer

Job description

AEG in Rockford, IL is seeking an Optician who blends technical eyewear expertise with exceptional patient service to deliver personalized eyewear solutions.

You will assist patients in selecting frames, lenses, and coatings, interpret prescriptions, and ensure proper fit and comfort while maintaining HIPAA requirements and using instruments like lensometers and pupilometers.

This full-time role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities within a collaborative team.