What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at Newport Vision?
Well established optometry practice is looking for a full-time at our family oriented private practice in Newport NJ, Jersey City.
Responsibilities:
- Welcome all customers, set expectations with customers
- Ability to style clients with frames, based on their personal style, and fit them for appropriate lens based on their current needs and occupation
- Take & record measurements, accurately adjust/fit eyewear with attention to detail, ensure finished eyewear meets standards & customer needs
- Adjust frames and perform small repairs
- Meet sales goals, delivered by business director
- Perform consistent, detailed operations including paperwork and overall organized work flow
- Educate patients on corrective lens options and assist customers in choosing eyewear
- Submit orders for the optical
- Submit to vision insurances (a general understanding of insurance benefits is a plus!)
- Knowledge of how to edge lenses (preferred)
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize & manage time with competing priorities
- Resourceful, self-motivated with a desire for continual learning, improvement & results
- Take pride in store appearance, help to keep store clean, attractive & organized
Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent
- State Licensure
- 2 year(s) of customer service experience (sales experience is a plus)
- Optical dispensing experience
- Strong basic math skills
- Strong customer service skills: communicator, listener & team builder.
- Awareness of current fashion trends
- Embrace new technology & change
Perks & Benefits
- Health and Vision Benefits
- 401K offering
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
Salary : $25 - $35