What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate/Optician position at Balfour Optical?
Join our team in Amarillo! We are a locally owned and operated eye care business dedicated to serving the Texas Panhandle community with outstanding eye care services. Our focus is on providing fast turn time for quality eyewear while prioritizing patient satisfaction.
We are currently seeking a hardworking and dedicated eye-wear dispensing optician to join us full time, Monday through Friday 8:30 - 5:30. While prior experience in professional sales or optical is helpful, it is not required. We value candidates who are committed to learning new skills and who share our passion for exceptional patient care.
In this role, you will play a key part in assisting patients in selecting and fitting eyeglass frames, eyeglass lenses, and contacts. Your main goal will be to ensure that our patients leave our office feeling their best and seeing clearly. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and time management are essential for this position.
As a small office, we pride ourselves on our ability to work as a team to provide the best care possible to our patients. We are seeking a candidate who enjoys hands-on learning and taking initiative. Your responsibilities will include fitting and adjusting eyeglass frames, selecting appropriate lenses and coatings, repairing and adjusting eye-wear, troubleshooting with patients, and assisting with office workflow.
If you are passionate about helping others, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and want to develop your skills in a locally owned business that values patient satisfaction, we encourage you to apply for this position. Please ensure that your resume on really is filled out as thoroughly as possible before applying.
Helpful Qualifications
- Retail sales experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Previous experience in optical sales
- Familiarity with EMR systems and medical billing
- Strong communication and sales skills
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations
- Experience working with patients in a medical setting
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Retail management experience is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $20