Trainee Optician — Frame & Lens Specialist

VisionWorks; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

VisionWorks in New York is seeking an Optician to assist customers with frames and lens selections, interpret prescriptions, and dispense frames and other optical products. You will communicate benefits, discuss lens options, and coordinate with labs and the Optometrist to ensure accuracy of prescriptions.

Requires NY or MA Apprentice permit, high school diploma, 1–3 months related experience, and ability to stand, lift up to 20 pounds; starting pay range $17.50–$26.25 per hour, full time.

Qualifications

• Must have a current New York or Massachusetts Apprentice permit to practice.
• Copy of permit must be on file with the Human Resources Department
• One to three months of related experience and/or training

Responsibilities

• Assist each customer in frame and lens selection.
• Provide customers with accurate product information regarding frames, lens selections and other services.
• Provide customers covered by Third Party insurance with accurate information regarding benefits to ensure proper selection of frames and lenses.
• Sell, fit and dispense frames and other accessories.
• Maintain a clean and orderly dispensing area.
• Responsible for the accuracy of patient pricing.
• Communicate clearly with lab and Optometrist to ensure accuracy of prescription.
• Fulfill education and experience requirements to become Licensed Optician within state/contract mandated time frame.
• Adhere to privacy and confidential and proprietary company policies and procedures (i.e. HIPAA).
• Participate in any/all training and educational activities necessary to fulfill at least the minimum requirements as specified within your departmental goals.
• Diligently maintain the cleanliness of all equipment, workstations and the overall facility on a daily basis.
• As required by changing business needs, complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

On-site work

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

VisionWorks in New York is seeking an Optician to assist customers with frames and lens selections, interpret prescriptions, and dispense frames and other optical products. You will communicate benefits, discuss lens options, and coordinate with labs and the Optometrist to ensure accuracy of prescriptions.

Requires NY or MA Apprentice permit, high school diploma, 1–3 months related experience, and ability to stand, lift up to 20 pounds; starting pay range $17.50–$26.25 per hour, full time.