Licensed Optician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have and maintain applicable state licensure for ophthalmic dispensing.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in explaining optical products and services, analyzing and interpreting optical prescriptions, fitting, and dispensing.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively to customers, clients, and associates.
• Ability to calculate discounts, interest, and percentages, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Strong communication skills and desire to work with the public; outgoing, positive, professional personality and appearance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, interact well with doctors and associates, multitask, and adapt to change.
• Ability to work onsite and participate in regular, predictable onsite meetings, and to initiate interaction and collaboration with team members, clients, and customers.
• Ability to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick, or pinch, and talk or hear for most of the work time; occasionally walk and reach; and frequently lift or move up to 20 pounds.
• Required visual abilities include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with frame and lens selection while meeting social-distancing requirements.
• Follow social-distancing, cleaning, and hygiene protocols.
• Provide accurate information about frames, lenses, services, and third-party insurance benefits, including charges not covered by insurance.
• Use the SERVE sales process and available demonstration tools to identify customer needs and recommend lenses.
• Analyze and interpret prescriptions, communicating with the Lab and Optometrist as needed to ensure accuracy.
• Sell, fit, and dispense frames and accessories using accurate measurements, product verification, and adjustments in accordance with the Eyewear Presentation.
• Maintain accurate customer pricing and keep the dispensing area, equipment, workstations, and facility clean and orderly.
• Maintain applicable state licensure requirements.
• Provide feedback and guidance to Apprentice Opticians where applicable.
• Protect confidential and proprietary information and comply with HIPAA and company privacy and security policies.
• Participate in required training and educational activities, including activities needed to maintain professional affiliations or organizational requirements.
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned in response to changing business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits are mentioned for union positions; specific terms are set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Incentive pay, wage upgrades, and overtime opportunities are available.