Optician and Optical Lab Technician

Avery Eye Clinic•Huntsville, TX

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated, and energetic candidate with knowledge on edging lenses with a Santinelli edger. Duties and Responsibilities Assist clients in selecting frames according to style and color while ensuring that frames coordinate with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions in a friendly and professional manner. Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit the clients' needs. Edge and cut lenses to specific frames for clientele. Trouble shoot client issues with spectacles. Resolve complaints from clientele. Fill prescriptions within a timely manner. Assist in maintaining inventory of frames, sunglasses and other miscellaneous items related to eyes in general. Rotate inventory in a timely manner in order to keep current frames styles, as well as a variety of styles, on the floor at all times. Perform administrative duties such as tracking inventory and submit patient insurance information in a timely manner. Ensure that the optical areas are clean and displays are presentable. Provide quality care of all clientele. Any other duties as assigned which are necessary to operate any and all of the optical facilities effectively and efficiently. Employees are expected to attend quarterly, mandatory staff meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma or an equivalent GED
Minimum of two years' experience as an Optician
Working knowledge of vision plans
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Exceptional verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Enjoys the daily challenges of a small team environment
Ability to work independently, but also work effectively with others as a team to accomplish objectives and goals
Demonstrate self-motivation, initiative and time management skills
Ability to multi-task and follow strict schedules

Nice To Haves

ABO - NCLE Certified
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Assist clients in selecting frames according to style and color while ensuring that frames coordinate with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions
Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit the clients' needs
Edge and cut lenses to specific frames for clientele
Trouble shoot client issues with spectacles
Resolve complaints from clientele
Fill prescriptions within a timely manner
Assist in maintaining inventory of frames, sunglasses and other miscellaneous items related to eyes in general
Rotate inventory in a timely manner in order to keep current frames styles, as well as a variety of styles, on the floor at all times
Perform administrative duties such as tracking inventory and submit patient insurance information
Ensure that the optical areas are clean and displays are presentable
Provide quality care of all clientele
Attend quarterly, mandatory staff meetings
Operate any and all of the optical facilities effectively and efficiently