What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician / Optical Technician position at Basden Eye Care, PC?
Seeking experienced Optician or Optical Technician.
Job Summary
The ideal person must be able to work with our large base of customers by delivering quality optical care and outstanding and friendly customer service. You must be able to assist patients with eyeglass fittings, eye wear and other optical dispensing. You must possess strong sales skills by demonstrating a high level of knowledge about our products and determining our patients need for eye wear, so you can recommend specific accessories or enhancements for glasses.
Job Responsibilities
- Use prescription information from the doctor and the patient’s preferences, face shape and other factors to help select the appropriate pair of eyeglasses, frames and lenses.
- Give product recommendations to patients based on their vision needs and lifestyle, such as frame construction, lens material and lens coatings.
- Take accurate measurements of each patient’s face and optical details to ensure a comfortable and proper fit before ordering frames.
- Adjust new frames using optical tools or pliers to get a closer and more accurate fit on the patient’s face when the patient has problems with comfort or poor vision.
- Maintain a clean and visually appealing daily optical display by organizing the stock of eyeglasses, sunglasses and accessories.
- Complete additional office tasks regularly such as preparing paperwork for patient insurance , ordering inventory and tracking orders in the system.
Job Skills & Qualifications
Required:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Certified/licensed as an optician or 1 year experience
- Focus on a fine attention to detail
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
Preferred:
- Experience in a retail optical department or a similar environment
- Proficiency with computers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Optical: 1 year (Required)
- Insurance verification: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18
