Optician / Eyewear Consultant (Part Time)

Davis Eye Center; Toledo (OH); Presencial; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO (up to 10 days in first year)

Company-paid certification program

Resumo da oferta

Davis Eye Center is seeking a part-time Optician / Eyewear Consultant to assist patients in selecting eyewear that fits prescriptions, lifestyle, and style. You will guide frame choices, explain lens options, and provide personalized service in a professional office.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The role involves on-site work with opportunities to grow through a company-paid certification program and clinical team collaboration.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Previous optician experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to complete administrative tasks accurately.
• Interest in eyewear, fashion, and helping patients find the right solutions.
• A positive, team-oriented approach to work.

Responsabilidades

• Help patients find eyewear based on prescriptions, lifestyle, and preferences.
• Explain doctor recommendations and educate patients on lens options and eyewear quality.
• Help patients choose frames that balance comfort, function, and personal style.
• Build positive relationships by providing attentive, personalized service.
• Calculate patient co-pays based on insurance eligibility.
• Enter spectacle orders accurately and monitor progress for timely delivery.
• Receive and verify completed orders, notify patients, and coordinate dispensing appointments.
• Follow up with patients to check adaptation to eyewear and contact lenses.
• Perform eyewear adjustments and minor repairs as needed.
• Maintain attractive displays and monitor inventory; support daily operations.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

People skills

Formação académica

High school diploma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Optician / Eyewear Consultant (Part Time)

Job Category: Clinic

Requisition Number: OPTIC005707

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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What We Offer

We believe in helping our team members build skills and grow in their careers. Here's what you can look forward to:

Starting pay based on experience

Paid holidays: 6.5 paid holidays per year

Paid time off: Up to approximately 10 days during your first year

Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k)

Career development: A company-paid certification program with opportunities for wage increases as you gain skills

What You'll Do

Help Patients Find Their Perfect Eyewear

Guide patients through frame and lens selections based on their prescriptions, lifestyle, and preferences.

Explain doctor recommendations and educate patients on lens options and eyewear quality.

Help patients choose frames that balance comfort, function, and personal style.

Build positive relationships by providing attentive, personalized service.

Manage Orders and Patient Follow-Up

Calculate patient co-pays based on insurance eligibility.

Enter spectacle orders accurately and monitor their progress to support timely delivery.

Receive and verify completed orders in the system, notify patients, and coordinate dispensing appointments.

Follow up with patients to check how they're adapting to their new eyewear and prescribed contact lenses.

Keep Eyewear Comfortable and Looking Its Best

Perform eyewear adjustments and minor repairs as needed.

Troubleshoot eyewear concerns and help patients find appropriate solutions.

Maintain attractive, organized displays that showcase optical merchandise.

Support Daily Optical Operations

Monitor inventory for eyewear, optical merchandise, and lab supplies, reporting inventory information as required.

Help maintain efficient patient flow and communicate delays appropriately.

Partner with the office manager, team lead, and doctors to support the needs of the practice.

Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

What We're Looking For

You don't have to check every box to be a great fit. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in providing excellent service, and is interested in learning more about eyewear and vision care.

Ideal candidates will have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
  
• 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Previous optician experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to complete administrative tasks accurately.
• An interest in eyewear, fashion, and helping patients find the right solutions.

A positive, team-oriented approach to work.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position is based in a professional eye care office with regular patient and team interaction. The work is primarily sedentary, involving sitting for much of the day, along with talking and hearing. Visual acuity is required to evaluate the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work.

Ready to See Where This Career Can Take You?

As an Optician, you can combine your interest in style with meaningful work that helps people see more clearly and feel confident in their eyewear. With opportunities to develop your skills through a company-paid certification program, you can build your knowledge while contributing to an exceptional patient experience.

If you enjoy helping people, love the details that make a great pair of glasses, and are ready to grow your skills, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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