What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Optician FT Albany, NY position at Eyemart Express?
Job Description
Job Description
Licensed Optician Full Time
30 years ago Dr. Barnes founded Eyemart Express to deliver everything a patient needs. It started with one friendly shop in Appleton, WI and has since expanded to over 245 in 42 states. Today, Eyemart Express is celebrated for promptly delivering quality eyewear at great prices, while maintaining great relationships with optometrists and local communities. We’re not like everyone else, with local labs in stores, eye exams and same-day delivery on glasses — our customers never miss a moment. Now, you can join one of the nation’s top optical retailers and get to improve lives by helping people see better.
As a Licensed Optician, you'll guide patients in selecting eyeglass frames, lenses, and coatings tailored to their needs. You'll ensure accurate measurements and prescription information for our lab technicians, oversee the production process, and provide personalized care when dispensing glasses to patients.
Earning Potential : The earning potential for this role is competitive, inclusive of base pay and incentives.
Responsibilities
Provide Exceptional Customer Service : Use your optical expertise and product knowledge to precisely meet customer needs, ensuring personalized and informed interaction
Stay informed about sales, promotions, and company policies
Process payments and refunds using our Point of Sale system
Educate patients on eyeglass care
Process insurance claims
Maintain up-to-date product knowledge
Create and manage patient files with confidentiality in mind
Interpret prescription requirements
Take necessary measurements, prepare work orders, and inspect final products for accuracy
Adjust and repair frames as needed
Price, stock, and organize merchandise
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Optical industry experience and current state License
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Matching 401k
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Fully paid benefits to maintain licensing requirements and opportunities for advancement
At Eyemart Express, we're dedicated to excellence in everything we do. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to be as flexible as possible with scheduling needs to ensure our team members can achieve harmony between work and personal life.
If you're ready to join a company that values excellence, invests in your future, and respects your need for balance, submit your resume today! Eyemart Express is where your career takes off.
This posting provides an overview of the role. A full job description will be provided upon hire.
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
