Optometric Technician

Target Optical; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Target Optical in Myrtle Beach is seeking a full-time Optometric Technician to deliver exceptional patient service and ensure high-quality care. You will greet guests, explain paperwork and services, and support the optometry team with clinical tasks.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of guest service experience, strong communication, and solid math and interpersonal skills. This role emphasizes accuracy, courtesy, and a commitment to patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year strong guest service skills.
• High School Graduate /GED or equivalent experience.
• Strong communicator and listener to guests and associates.
• Strong basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Strong interpersonal skills (friendly, caring, patient).
• Sales skills.
• Knowledge of store merchandise.
• Familiarity with cash register, computers and calculators.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests and provides prompt service.
• Explains products, tests, and services to guests.
• Reviews prescriptions and patient information carefully.
• Maintains patient records and processes orders.
• Operates POS system and handles payments.
• Keeps displays clean and organized.
• Assists Optometrist and supports clinical tasks.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Sales skills

Merchandise knowledge

Cash handling

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Cash register

Computers

Calculators

Job description

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At Target Optical, we love the neighborhoods we belong to and that’s why we care for them. By listening and building relationships with one another, we help our guests get quality eye care products and services at a great value. We help people see more clearly and confidently for less by offering a great selection of trusted brands. Through the relationships we build, we’re proud and excited to help people look their best by carrying fashionable frames at a great value.

Requisition ID: 944307

Store #: 00Q710 Target Optical

Position:Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At Target Optical, we love the neighborhoods we belong to and that’s why we care for them. By listening and building relationships with one another, we help our guests get quality eye care products and services at a great value. We help people see more clearly and confidently for less by offering a great selection of trusted brands. Through the relationships we build, we’re proud and excited to help people look their best by carrying fashionable frames at a great value.

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Optometric Technician at Target Optical creates exceptional value in the lives of patients by delivering exceptional patient service and ensuring all patients receive the highest quality of care. Enthusiastically satisfies patients all the time through exceptional service.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Greets guests without delay when they enter the Shows urgency in providing service to guests and satisfying their needs.
• Determines the reason for the guest's visit; in store explains how to shop at Target Optical; in Doctor’s office explains all required paperwork, tests, products and services as well as the appropriate time frame.
• Is attentive to details; reviews prescriptions and/or patient information carefully; identifies special needs, consulting with Opticians, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary.
• Shows patience and courtesy to indecisive or difficult guests and patients.
• Performs work accurately and thoroughly despite time pressure and guest volume. Identifies situations involving unsatisfied guests and acts quickly for resolution.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appointment book/scheduling procedures and computer operation/procedures.
• Handles and files all patient records in an organized and efficient manner.
• Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment.
• Accurately operates the POS system, when required, collecting proper payment following
• Takes pride in the appearance of the store and shows initiative in keeping the displays clean, attractive and organized.
• Informs management of potential safety opportunities.
• Demonstrates safe work practices.
• Complies with all safety/regulatory requirements ensuring supplies/chemicals are stored and used appropriately.
• Performs all pre-examination testing with accuracy and attention to detail; takes the initiative to explain all measurements and answers any questions the patient may have.
• Utilizes clinical and product knowledge, provides coaching and guidance to patients on the care and handling of contact lenses.
• Maintains and disinfects contact lens inventory; provides clinical support to the Optometrist as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one-year strong guest service skills (internal/external)
• High School Graduate /GED or equivalent experience
• Strong communicator and listener to guests and associates.
• Strong basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Strong interpersonal skills (friendly, caring, patient)
• Sales skills
• Knowledge of store merchandise
• Familiarity with cash register, computers and calculators

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in guest service, retail or optical

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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