Bi-Lingual Optician Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Healthcare

Overview

Lawrence Eye Care is seeking an experienced Optician for our Chicago, Illinois location. We offer excellent hours, no late evenings or major holidays, a lucrative spiff program, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive, team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate is American Board of Opticianry certified with 1-2 years of retail optician experience.

Lawrence Eye Care has integrated with Hauser-Ross Eye Institute, and our name is now Lawrence Eye Care – Hauser-Ross Eye Institute. For over 49 years, our goal has been to provide quality care to our community. We are committed to protecting sight and serving all patients and teammates equally, promoting a culture of inclusion and respect. We support safe, caring, and equal treatment for everyone.

Located in Chicago, Lawrence Eye Care aims to enhance your quality of life through better vision. Our team of knowledgeable and friendly doctors stays informed of the latest advancements to ensure you receive top-quality care. We value our patients and are dedicated to continuing our service excellence.

At Lawrence Eye, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We prioritize a culture of caring, listening, and service. We look forward to discussing employment opportunities with you. For more information, visit our webpage at

Role Summary: The Optician will dispense and fit spectacles, contact lenses, and other optical aids, working from prescriptions with assistance. They will advise patients on lens types and spectacle frames, including style, weight, and color, and instruct on their care.

Responsibilities:

Provide patient education on lens materials, products, and designs.

Interpret and transpose prescriptions.

Recommend appropriate eyeglass frames considering style, fit, and prescription.

Determine optimal solutions based on frame design, lens materials, optics, and patient lifestyle.

Perform adjustments and repairs, ensuring proper alignment, fit, and instructions for care.

Accurately measure lens power, pupillary distance, segment height, and other parameters.

Order custom lenses, monitor delivery, and communicate delays.

Handle billing, insurance claims, and payments.

Order and verify contact lenses and trials.

Assist with product displays and monitor inventory levels.

Maintain instruments and supplies.

Participate in continuing education to maintain job knowledge.

Troubleshoot issues with new glasses.

Follow clinical workflow for smooth clinic-to-dispensary hand-offs.

Work with team to meet sales goals.

Perform duties professionally and courteously.

Handle sensitive information confidentially.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent.
Bi-lingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Certification by American Board of Opticianry preferred.
1-2 years of retail optician experience required.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Understanding of eye anatomy and vision perception.
Basic computer skills.
Strong math skills for precise opticianry work and sales.

We Offer:

Benefits including medical, dental, optical, 401k, and disability insurance.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
Paid parking where applicable.
A team-oriented environment where your voice is heard and respected.
Career advancement opportunities.
Monthly bonus/commission.
Pay range: $18 - $20 per hour.

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