Optician-Optical Sales

Triad Eye Center OD PA; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Vision Source Eye Center of the Triad (VSECOT) seeks an enthusiastic Optician / Optical Sales to serve patients at our Greensboro and Oak Ridge offices. This full-time role travels between locations, delivering patient care and product guidance.

Prior experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate who has a passion for patient care and a eagerness to learn. Growth and development opportunities are available in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service or sales experience required.
• Fashion sense and passion for helping people.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with initiative to drive results.
• Must be willing to travel to both offices (Greensboro & Oak Ridge).

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education on lens materials, products and designs.
• Interprets and transposes prescriptions.
• Recommends eyeglass frame selections to patients.
• Performs frame adjustments and repairs.
• Measures lens power, pupillary distance, multifocal height, base curve, vertex distance and prism power.
• Orders custom lens products, monitors process and bills insurance as needed.
• Verifies prescriptions for ordered lenses and ensures accuracy.
• Maintains frame display area throughout the day.
• Assists the Optical Manager and supports the team.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Fashion savvy

Team player

Self starter

Willing to travel

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Come Join Our Team at Vision Source Eye Center of the Triad (VSECOT)!

We are seeking an enthusiastic Optician / Optical Sales team member to help us deliver fantastic care to our patients at our Greensboro and Oak Ridge offices. This is a full-time position that involves traveling between both locations. At VSECOT, you’ll have the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally in a supportive environment. Prior experience IS preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate... must have a passion for patient care and a desire to learn.

What We Offer:

• A chance to work in a collaborative, patient-focused practice
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Comprehensive training for the right candidate
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Work/life balance-No weekends!

We strive to practice under our core beliefs of:

• Differentiate or Risk Irrelevance We continually seek ways to stand out and excel, setting ourselves apart through innovation and superior care.
• Do the Right Thing We uphold the highest standards of character, honesty, and ethics in everything we do.
• Help First We prioritize assisting our patients and supporting each other, fostering a culture of kindness and service.
• Teamwork We believe in collaboration over individualism - success is a shared achievement.
• Attention to Excellence Details matter. The patient experience matters. Our processes matter. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our work.

Job Responsibilities

Optician / Optical Sales job responsibilities include:

• Provides patient education regarding lens materials, products and designs
• Performs prescription analysis such as interpreting and transposing.
• Provides recommendations to patients regarding proper eyeglass frame selection.
• Performs eyeglass frame adjustments and repairs.
• Performs accurate customized measurements of lens power, pupillary distance, multifocal segment height, lens base curve, vertex distance, and prism power.
• Orders custom lens products from optical laboratories, monitors process, post charges and bill insurance when needed.
• Verifies lens prescriptions of ordered lenses and check for accuracy.
• Assists in the return of authorized merchandise to manufacturers.
• Organizes and maintain frame display area throughout the workday.
• Maintains inventory of office supplies and other materials necessary to properly run the department.
• Assisting the Optical Manager.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Optician / Optical Sales skills & qualifications include:

• Prior customer service or sales experience
• Fashion savvy and enjoy helping people in a customer setting
• Works well in a team environment
• Self Starter/Takes initiative
• Must be willing to work and travel to both offices