Optician I: Lens & Frame Specialist

NORTH IDAHO EYE INSTITUTE; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and Vision

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Telemedicine access

Job summary

North Idaho Eye Institute is hiring an optician to design, measure, dispense, fit, and adapt lenses and frames per prescription. The role requires multitasking, a team mindset, and a willingness to assist across clinic locations.

Expect responsible handling of payments, data entry into the EHR, and meeting sales goals while ensuring patient care and HIPAA compliance. High school diploma or GED is required; ABO certification is preferred and can be earned within two years.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience in opticianry.
• ABO certification is preferred and can be obtained within two years.

Responsibilities

• Operate lensometer and related tools to fit lenses.
• Educate patients on corrective lens options and lifestyle needs.
• Advise on frame choices and aesthetics while meeting medical requirements.
• Process spectacle orders: data entry, invoicing, and patient communication.
• Maintain inventory of frames and tools; manage payments and deposits.
• Enter data into EHR and participate in sales meetings across clinics.

Skills

Optics knowledge

Measuring devices

Time management

Multitasking

Microsoft Office & EHR

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lensometer

EHR system

Job description

North Idaho Eye Institute is hiring an optician to design, measure, dispense, fit, and adapt lenses and frames per prescription. The role requires multitasking, a team mindset, and a willingness to assist across clinic locations.

Expect responsible handling of payments, data entry into the EHR, and meeting sales goals while ensuring patient care and HIPAA compliance. High school diploma or GED is required; ABO certification is preferred and can be earned within two years.