Optician/Ophthalmic Tech — Flexible Schedule & Advancement

Emerald Eye Center Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Incredible Emerald Eye Center, Inc is seeking a dedicated Optician to join our fast-paced ophthalmology practice with an on-site optical shop. You will assist clients in selecting frames, take measurements, and prepare orders for grinding lenses.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of experience, an Associates degree or vocational training, strong communication, and the ability to enhance profitability while delivering quality service. We offer a flexible schedule and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred; vocational training acceptable.
• 1–2 years of on-the-job training or apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Perform vision acuity tests, visual field testing, and ophthalmic diagnostics (autorefraction, OCT, fundus photo).
• Measure customers for eyeglass size; coordinate frames with facial/eye measurements and prescriptions.
• May reshape frames and prepare work orders for grinding lenses and fabricating eyewear.
• Heat/shape/bend frames to fit clients using pliers.
• Assist clients in frame selection matching style and color to facial measurements and prescriptions.
• Maintain records of prescriptions, work orders, and payments.
• The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
• Experience with VSP, EyeMed and other vision plans must.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Proficient computer skills

Math for sales monitoring

Customer needs satisfaction

Vision plan eligibility knowledge

Education

Associates degree preferred

1–2 years on-the-job training or apprenticeship

Job description

Incredible Emerald Eye Center, Inc is seeking a dedicated Optician to join our fast-paced ophthalmology practice with an on-site optical shop. You will assist clients in selecting frames, take measurements, and prepare orders for grinding lenses.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of experience, an Associates degree or vocational training, strong communication, and the ability to enhance profitability while delivering quality service. We offer a flexible schedule and opportunities for advancement.