Optometric Technician - Eye Care & Guest Service (PT)

Target Optical; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Target Optical is seeking a part-time Optometric Technician to deliver exceptional patient service and ensure top-quality care. You will greet guests, handle prescriptions, and support the Optometrist with clinical tasks and patient education.

The role requires strong guest service experience, good communication, and basic math. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off, and employee discounts. Applicable experience in retail or optical is preferred.

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 without delay when they enter the store and shows urgency in providing service.
• Determines the reason for the guest's visit and explains how to shop at Target Optical; explains paperwork, tests, products and services as well as the timeframe.
• Reviews prescriptions and patient information carefully and 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 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 submits invoices for payment.
• Operates the POS system when required, collecting proper payment following procedures.
• Maintains the store appearance and keeps displays clean, attractive and organized.
• Informs management of potential safety opportunities and demonstrates safe work practices.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Sales skills

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Target Optical is seeking a part-time Optometric Technician to deliver exceptional patient service and ensure top-quality care. You will greet guests, handle prescriptions, and support the Optometrist with clinical tasks and patient education.

The role requires strong guest service experience, good communication, and basic math. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off, and employee discounts. Applicable experience in retail or optical is preferred.