SVS Vision - Optician - Gateway, Detroit, MI

SVS Vision, Inc. • Detroit, MI

74d • $350 - $750

About The Position

SVS Vision Opticians will be responsible for helping customers achieve the right type of eyeglasses, lens shape or contact lenses in accordance with their eyesight or eye. Opticians usually work as part of a team of eye care professionals including optometrists. Their customers are generally people who have had an eye exam and received a prescription for corrective lenses or could need protective lenses including safety and sunglasses. Our opticians enjoy this rewarding position by providing excellent customer service, building relationships with our patients, and styling their eyewear to fit their needs and personality. Opticians need to have a thorough understanding of the different types of optical aids available.

Requirements

• Professional communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Adaptable to change
• Teamwork oriented
• Excellent customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service
• Interpreting the results of eye examinations, using prescriptions written by doctors
• Dispensing eyewear
• Assisting customers in the selection of frames and lenses
• Contact lens instructions
• Adjusting/repairing eyewear
• Communication with Doctor regarding patient recommendations
• Willing to travel between stores if needed
• Meet and exceed personal/store sales goals
• Answering phones to assist patients
• Scheduling appointments/managing appointment book
• Ability to participate in an active and busy environment

Benefits

• Energetic environment
• Paid vacation and personal time off, paid holidays
• Available anniversary bonus
• Paid mileage
• Paid rate increases per union contract
• License and CE reimbursement
• Sales commission
• Above market salary
• Matching 401(k) plans
• Affordable medical and dental benefits
• Vision benefits provided by SVS Vision
• Life and disability insurance
• Company sponsored discounts on many useful items and services
• Ability to transfer based on seniority
• Opportunity for growth within the company
• Rewards and recognition for outstanding performance
• Professional training
• Licensed and CE reimbursement (licensed states only)
• Ability to transfer locations based on seniority
• Perfect attendance bonus

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees