Senior Optician: Precision Fitting & Patient Care

EssilorLuxottica; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Associates, part of EssilorLuxottica, seeks an Optical Assistant to deliver exceptional patient experiences by helping them choose eyewear, taking precise measurements, and processing orders. You will work with doctors and staff to ensure accuracy and satisfaction.

The role requires High School diploma, active state optical license, and strong customer service, math, and sales skills. Weekend and evening hours may be required, with incentives and benefits included.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Active state optical licensure; must maintain license.
• Strong customer service, communication and math skills.
• Sales skills and comfort with new technology.

Responsibilities

• Custom fits glasses and places prescriptions in lenses.
• Leads in optical acumen and supports peers.
• Takes measurements, adjusts eyewear, ensures accuracy.
• Asks open-ended questions to understand patient needs.
• Operates POS and inputs patient information accurately.
• Works weekends and evenings as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales

Mathematics

Teamwork

Technology savvy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Active state optical license

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Patient record systems

Other software applications

Job description

Vision Associates, part of EssilorLuxottica, seeks an Optical Assistant to deliver exceptional patient experiences by helping them choose eyewear, taking precise measurements, and processing orders. You will work with doctors and staff to ensure accuracy and satisfaction.

The role requires High School diploma, active state optical license, and strong customer service, math, and sales skills. Weekend and evening hours may be required, with incentives and benefits included.