Licensed Optician

Pearle Vision•Stow, OH

26d

About The Position

The Optician attracts and retains patients by delivering an exceptional patient experience, fostering patient retention, and promoting doctor satisfaction. The role supports profitable store sales through retail selling, helps patients select and receive eyewear that meets their prescriptions and needs, and contributes to store merchandising and marketing execution. The incumbent must meet the position requirements to perform its essential functions; the company will make reasonable accommodations upon request for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Requirements

State licensure or certification as an optician by a nationally recognized opticianry association.
Ability to sell using sales skills and take accountability for sales results.
Experience and proven results in a retail or customer service establishment.
Ability to present and implement decisive, creative solutions to opportunities to grow the business.
Ability to communicate enthusiastically and concisely to meet or exceed patient expectations.
Ability to foster positive, results-oriented relationships with associates and doctors.
Attention to detail and follow-up.
Ability to manage priorities through adaptability and flexibility.
Willingness to take calculated risks.
High school diploma or equivalent, or comparable experience typically achieved with a minimum of 1–2 years in a retail environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with personal computers is preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive profitable store sales by fostering a retail selling culture, practicing through role-playing, and using effective retail sales skills.
Develop professional business relationships with associates and doctors.
Fill ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fit and adapt lenses and frames.
Use optical prescriptions together with patients’ visual requirements to recommend appropriate lenses and lens coatings.
Assist patients in selecting frames and coordinate frames with prescriptions and patient needs.
Perform appropriate optical-related measurements.
Ensure a quality patient experience through correct pricing and point-of-sale entry, and by providing realistic delivery-time estimates.
Provide patients with appropriate guidance regarding Managed Vision Care.
Help ensure the store is merchandised effectively according to the Planogram and other company standards.
Assist with timely execution of approved marketing programs and initiatives, including appropriate signage and promotions according to company standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager.