Top 3 Optician Jobs in Tifton, Ga

Optician
South Georgia, North Florida Eye Partners —Tifton, GA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Optician Level - 1
Walmart —Tifton, GA
- $22 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- High school
- Merchandising
- Entry level
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
Optician Level - 3
Walmart —Moultrie, GA
- $33 - $41 an hour
- Full-time
- High school
- Mid-level
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance

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Optician

South Georgia, North Florida Eye Partners
Tifton, GA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
On-the-job training
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount

Qualifications

Optical experience
Customer service
Working with pediatric populations
Patient service
High school diploma or GED
ABO Certification
Desktop applications
Pediatrics
Adolescents
Typing
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Company Overview:

South Georgia North Florida Eye Partners offers a variety of eye care services from detection and medical treatment of eye diseases and injuries to advanced procedures including Lasik and cataract surgeries. We also have an on-site Optical Shop that carries the latest in designer frames and sunglasses. We offer several locations including Valdosta, Tifton and Douglas.

Position Summary:

The Optician must be able to work with our diverse base of customers (i.e. pediatric, adolescent, and adult) by delivering quality optical care and outstanding and friendly customer service establishing customer loyalty. The Optician must be able to assist patients with eyeglasses ordering and fittings. The Optician must also possess strong sales skills by demonstrating a high level of knowledge about our products and determining our patient's need for eyewear to recommend specific accessories and or enhancement for glasses.

Responsibilities:

Interpretation of prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and optometrists
Communicate with physician regarding questions or concerns about prescriptions and other eye-related issues
Inspect lenses to detect flaws, verify prescription, progressive measurements, lens enhancements and coatings.
Measure bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers, using measuring devices
Mount and secure lenses in holding tools or chucks for cutting, polishing, and or grinding
Assist in selecting frames according to style and color, and ensure that frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions
Recommend specific lenses, lens coating, other lens enhancements, and frames to suit patient needs
Recommend appropriate contact lenses after considering the prescription and the patient's lifestyle needs
Verify that finished lenses are ground to specifications
Create work orders for lab technicians to ensure delivery of the proper lenses
Set up machines to polish, bevel, edge, or grind lenses -
Heat, shape, or bend plastic or metal frames to adjust eyeglasses to properly fit
Shape lenses appropriately so that they can be inserted into frames
Repair broken/damaged frames
Educate on proper wear, care of eyeglasses, and contact lens
Inspect lenses to detect flaws, verify prescription, progressive measurements, lens enhancements and coatings.
Determine clients' current lens prescriptions, when necessary, using lensometers or lens analyzers, and mark up progressives correctly
Sell and Dispense contact lenses under supervision of physician or LDO
Place contact lens orders with appropriate vendors
Instructs patients on proper insertion, removal, and proper care for contact lenses
Verifies information in the fitting of contacts by using a lensometer, slit lamp, keratometer, and/or radius scope to order specification(s).
Troubleshoot patient RX issues and act as a liaison between patient and physician
Maintain Contact Lens Trial Inventory
Inventory - Properly document, track, and follow-up on patient orders to ensure superb customer service
Arrange and maintain displays of optical merchandise
Attend training workshops/meetings as scheduled
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required
ABO Certified
Minimum 2 years eyecare experience required
Minimum Associates or equivalent and on-the-job training or post-secondary education
Ability to demonstrate eye–hand coordination, manual/finger dexterity, agility, and color vision and depth perception with visual acuity correctable to 20/25 while fitting eyeglasses and contacts
Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office; especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Team player that develops strong collaborative working relationships with internal partners and can effectively engage and to build consensus among cross-functional teams
Strong computer knowledge and skills with a minimum typing speed of 30 AW PM Able to navigate multiple system applications
Ability to effectively communicate
Professionalism
Multi-tasking
Time Management
Organizational Skills
Attention to Detail
Able to navigate multiple system applications.

Preferred Skills:

Prior retail sales or work in the healthcare industry (preferred)

Company Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k w/ Match
HSA/FSA
Telemedicine
Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE:

Employee Discounts and Perks
Employee Assistance Program
Group Life/AD&D
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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