Optician: Glasses & Contact Lens Expert

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; White Center (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off 24 days + 10 holidays

401(k) retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers seeks a detail-oriented Optician at White Center Medical Clinic near Seattle, WA. This full-time position involves fitting glasses and contact lenses, interpreting prescriptions, and ensuring accurate work orders for labs.

The ideal candidate has WA Optician Certification, strong knowledge of lenses and frames, and excellent customer service. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, EAP, and generous PTO and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Certification as an Optician in Washington State is required.
• This includes completion of an accredited opticianry program, completion of an apprenticeship in Washington, or five years' dispensing optician experience outside Washington.
• Passing ABOTO and NCLE exams after May 31, 2015, or WA exam before Sep 1, 2017.
• Strong understanding of optical products, lens technologies, and frame styles.
• Excellent attention to detail and precision in measurements.
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively.
• Basic knowledge of inventory management and ordering processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in selecting eyeglass frames and lenses based on prescriptions and lifestyle needs.
• Educate patients on proper wear and care of glasses and contacts.
• Train patients on inserting/removing contact lenses.
• Obtain and interpret prescriptions to create work orders for optical labs.
• Take precise eye/face measurements for a perfect glasses fit.
• Adjust frames for comfort and alignment of lenses.
• Verify completed glasses meet prescription and quality standards.
• Order and maintain inventory of optical supplies.
• Track stock levels to ensure availability of items.
• Troubleshoot and resolve patient complaints about glasses.
• Repair and maintain eyeglass frames.
• Maintain basic inventory management and ordering processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Washington State Optician Certification

Accredited opticianry program

Apprenticeship in WA

Tools

Optical lab equipment

Inventory management systems

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers seeks a detail-oriented Optician at White Center Medical Clinic near Seattle, WA. This full-time position involves fitting glasses and contact lenses, interpreting prescriptions, and ensuring accurate work orders for labs.

The ideal candidate has WA Optician Certification, strong knowledge of lenses and frames, and excellent customer service. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, EAP, and generous PTO and 401(k).