Optician and Optical Lab Technician

Optician and Optical Lab Technician

Reports To

Optical Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated, and energetic candidate with knowledge on edging lenses with a Santinelli edger.

Duties and Responsibilities

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• Assist clients in selecting frames according to style and color while ensuring that frames coordinate with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions in a friendly and professional manner.
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• Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit the clients' needs.
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• Edge and cut lenses to specific frames for clientele.
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• Trouble shoot client issues with spectacles.
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• Resolve complaints from clientele.
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• Fill prescriptions within a timely manner. Assist in maintaining inventory of frames, sunglasses and other miscellaneous items related to eyes in general.
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• Rotate inventory in a timely manner in order to keep current frames styles, as well as a variety of styles, on the floor at all times.
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• Perform administrative duties such as tracking inventory and submit patient insurance information in a timely manner.
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• Ensure that the optical areas are clean and displays are presentable.
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• Provide quality care of all clientele.
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• Any other duties as assigned which are necessary to operate any and all of the optical facilities effectively and efficiently.
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***** Employees are expected to attend quarterly, mandatory staff meetings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

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• High school diploma or an equivalent GED.
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• Minimum of two years' experience as an Optician.
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• Working knowledge of vision plans.
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• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
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• Exceptional verbal communication skills.
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• Excellent customer service skills.
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• Enjoys the daily challenges of a small team environment.
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• Ability to work independently, but also work effectively with others as a team to accomplish objectives and goals.
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• Demonstrate self-motivation, initiative and time management skills.
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• Ability to multi-task and follow strict schedules.
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Preferred Qualifications:

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• ABO - NCLE Certified
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• Bilingual
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