Optician

At the University Eye Center (UEC) of the State University of New York College of Optometry, we are inspired to make a difference, and are committed to integrity and excellence. We welcome new ideas and encourage continuous improvement. We strive for a culture that regards people as professionals and will foster trust, commitment, consistency and results. We strive to have a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented and results-oriented culture.

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic New York State-licensed optician with excellent people and technical skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced eyewear center. As a team staff optician, the successful candidate will interact with faculty, staff, optometric students and patients on a daily basis. Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to provide an excellent patient experience are required.

Applicants must be knowledgeable of and be able to explain to patients’ proper frame selection, lens materials, and lens designs; possess exemplary fitting and adjusting skills; and have experience working with vision insurance plans. Individual must be sales savvy and aware of current trends and developments in lenses and eyewear. Must be flexible with scheduling needs of department.

• Interact with faculty, staff, optometric students and patients on a daily basis in a fast-paced eyewear center.
• Provide exceptional customer service and an excellent patient experience.
• Explain proper frame selection, lens materials, and lens designs to patients; assist with fitting and adjustments.
• Stay aware of current trends and developments in lenses and eyewear; maintain knowledge of vision insurance plans.
• Work collaboratively with the department team and support scheduling needs as required.

• Current New York State Opticians’ License.
• Ability to commit to a schedule including evenings and Saturdays.
• Electronic medical records experience and knowledge of vision care plans.
• New York State-licensed optician with sales savvy and strong customer service skills.

This is a New York State Civil Service position with a starting total annual salary of $52,047 and a generous benefits package.

• Benefits include: 13 days vacation leave, 13 days of paid holiday leave, and 5 days of personal leave per year.
• NYS Employee Retirement Plan.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.

How to apply:  to apply online: SUNY Optometry postings (remove hyperlinks in final copy).

The State University of New York College of Optometry is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.

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