Southeast Eye Group - Licensed Optician

Rosin Eyecare; Hiawassee (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Eye Group in Hiawassee is looking for a full-time optical associate to provide exceptional patient experiences through eyewear fitting, measurements, and fitting prescriptions accurately. You will contribute to the practice’s goal of being the premier destination for vision needs in the community.

The role requires state licensure, strong customer service skills, and proficiency with inventory and point-of-sale systems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Active state optical licensure; must maintain license.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Sales skills – ability to use and carry a tablet.
• Embraces new technology and change.

Responsibilities

• Custom fits glasses and places prescription in lenses.
• Leads with optical knowledge and supports peers.
• Takes and records measurements; ensures eyewear meets standards.
• Asks open-ended questions to understand patient needs.
• Assists peers with complex product needs and prescriptions.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures; maintains safety and inventories.
• Works weekends and evenings as required; meets KPIs and goals.
• Sells on your feet 80%-100% of the time.
• Keeps a clean, organized work area and protects company assets.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Practice Manager.

Skills

Strong customer service

Sales skills

Tablet usage

Embraces new technology

Multitasking and time management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management systems

POS systems

Patient records software

Tablet/PC proficiency

Job description

Requisition ID: 944298 Store #: 00T176 Southeast Eye Group Hiawassee Position: Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION

This position provides unsurpassed patient experiences through selection of eyewear, accurate measurements, ordering, and fitting the patient to fulfill all of their eyewear needs. This role supports establishing the practice as the premier destination for all vision needs within the community.

MAJOR DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Custom fits glasses and precisely places prescription in lenses.
• Acts as a leader in optical acumen that provides a voice for peers.
• Takes and records measurements, adjusts or fits eyewear correctly, thorough and exact in details; ensures finished eyewear meets standards and patient requirements.
• Explores the needs and priorities of patients by asking open ended questions.
• Assists peers with difficult or complex areas of product needs and prescriptions.
• Utilizes practice tools and adheres to company policies and procedures.
• Anticipates problems; explores underlying reasons for patient issues; strives to develop long‑term solutions to problems and ensures patients are satisfied and expectations are exceeded. Acts quickly for resolution. Partners with management as necessary.
• Possesses the ability to multi‑task, prioritizes and manages time with competing priorities.
• Commits to delivery date and time, seeks feedback and ask for referrals.
• Strives to achieve exceptional results on KPIs and competencies.
• Presents, celebrates and educates at time of dispense.
• Takes pride in practice appearance, shows initiative to keep clean, attractive and organized. Secures and protects company assets within control.
• Informs management of safety opportunities; demonstrates safe work practices.
• Possesses a “can do” spirit and strong drive for results; self‑motivated with a desire for continual learning and improvement.
• Adheres to company policies and procedure, including but not limited to discounting, promotions and inventory management.
• Works weekends and evenings in support of the business needs (varies by location).
• Adheres to attendance and daily time keeping requirements.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Sells on your feet 80%-100% of the time.
• Consistently maintains proper dress code.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Practice Manager or as business needs.

Basic Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Active state optical licensure; must maintain license
• Strong customer service skills: communicator, listener, and team builder
• Knowledge of inventory management systems
• Strong basic math skills
• Sales skills – ability to use and carry a tablet
• Embraces new technology and change

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous eyecare and/or customer service experience
• Familiarity with technology, such as point-of-sale, patient record systems, and other software applications

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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