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.

• 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.
• Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit the clients' needs.
• Edge and cut lenses to specific frames for clientele.
• Trouble shoot client issues with spectacles.
• Resolve complaints from clientele.
• Fill prescriptions within a timely manner. Assist in maintaining inventory of frames, sunglasses and other miscellaneous items related to eyes in general.
• 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.
• Perform administrative duties such as tracking inventory and submit patient insurance information in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the optical areas are clean and displays are presentable.
• Provide quality care of all clientele.
• Any other duties as assigned which are necessary to operate any and all of the optical facilities effectively and efficiently.

Employees are expected to attend quarterly, mandatory staff meetings.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• ABO - NCLE Certified
• Bilingual