Optician
Optician and Optical Lab Technician
Reports To
Optical Supervisor
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.
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Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit the clients' needs.
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Edge and cut lenses to specific frames for clientele.
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Trouble shoot client issues with spectacles.
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Resolve complaints from clientele.
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Fill prescriptions within a timely manner. Assist in maintaining inventory of frames, sunglasses and other miscellaneous items related to eyes in general.
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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.
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Perform administrative duties such as tracking inventory and submit patient insurance information in a timely manner.
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Ensure that the optical areas are clean and displays are presentable.
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Provide quality care of all clientele.
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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.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
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High school diploma or an equivalent GED.
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Minimum of two years' experience as an Optician.
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Working knowledge of vision plans.
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Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
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Exceptional verbal communication skills.
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Excellent customer service skills.
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Enjoys the daily challenges of a small team environment.
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Ability to work independently, but also work effectively with others as a team to accomplish objectives and goals.
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Demonstrate self-motivation, initiative and time management skills.
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Ability to multi-task and follow strict schedules.
Preferred Qualifications:
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ABO - NCLE Certified
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Bilingual
