What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Optician position at Vista Optical in Select FredMeyer Stores?
Company Overview
Vista Optical, located in select Fred Meyer stores, is part of National Vision, one of the largest and fastest-growing optical retailers in the United States. By combining great selection and service with the convenience of one-stop shopping, Vista Optical provides an exceptional customer experience.
Mission Statement
At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We make quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible, helping people by providing exceptional service and support.
About Us
Our team of talented opticians and associates are dedicated to ensuring our standard of excellence is never compromised. With an impressive benefits package, including Sundays off, we reward our team members for their hard work and commitment.
Job Description
We're seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Optician. As an Optician, you will be responsible for:
- Meeting or exceeding National Vision's sales and company objectives
- Achieving and maintaining the highest level of customer service
- Accurately processing orders for eyewear via the POS/SDS system
- Taking optical measurements for patient eyewear as permitted by state law
- Coordinating the distribution of eyewear products to patients according to National Vision guidelines
- Assisting with dispensing eyeglasses and contact lens to patients, as permitted by state law
- Performing insertion and removal training of contact lenses to patients as directed by management and permitted by state law
- Contributing in the marketing of the store by passing out flyers, making PA announcements, and participating in Business Builder events
- Completing inventory count and replenishing stock as necessary
- Maintaining visual merchandising according to Brand and Company Standards
- Mentoring potential Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Strong selling skills
- Ability to learn optical knowledge
- Strong customer service skills
- Obtain/Maintain license, as required by state
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Detailed oriented
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Able to work and interact effectively within a host store environment, adhering to and promoting all host store policies, procedures, and regulations
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive compensation with bonus potential
- Health and dental insurance
- 401k retirement savings with company match
- Flex spending account
- Paid personal time off
- Paid company holidays
- Parental leave
- Employee eyewear discount
- And much more!
Career Growth
We strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. Our training programs, access to educational courses, and promotions from within demonstrate our commitment to your success.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
