Store - Optometric Technician

Luxottica; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer is seeking an Optometric Technician to deliver exceptional service and care for patients. Responsibilities include greeting guests, performing pre-examination testing, and maintaining patient records. The ideal candidate has strong guest service and communication skills, plus a High School diploma or equivalent. Join our mission to provide outstanding vision care in Peachtree City, Georgia.

Benefits

Health care benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 1+ years of strong guest service experience.
• Strong communicator and listener.
• Knowledge of store merchandise.
• Familiarity with cash register and computers.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests promptly and provides exceptional service.
• Explains shopping procedures and testing to guests.
• Reviews patient information and identifies special needs.
• Completes pre-examination testing accurately.

Skills

Guest service skills

Communication

Basic math skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Job description

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.

Together, we’re on a mission to change the way people think about vision care. We keep things real, keep focused on people and keep to our mission to bring a WOW! experience to your life, our guests’ lives and communities. See your future with Target Optical.

Target Optical is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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 store, shows urgency in providing service to guests and satisfying their needs.
• Determines the reason for the guest's visit; explains how to shop at Target Optical or the 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, collecting proper payment.
• 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 and 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.
• High School Graduate / GED or equivalent experience.
• Strong communicator and listener to guests and associates.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Sales skills.
• Knowledge of store merchandise.
• Familiarity with cash register, computers and calculators.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in guest service, retail or optical.

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy or genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.