Dispensing Optician

Overview

We are an independent optical practice specializing in luxury, design-forward eyewear and delivering exceptional optometric care. We are seeking a knowledgeable and service-driven Dispensing Optician to join our team. This role blends clinical excellence with elevated retail experience, ensuring that every patient receives outstanding care—from pretesting through eyewear selection and final dispensing.

• Perform comprehensive pretesting procedures for optometrists, including visual acuity measurement, autorefraction, tonometry, retinal imaging, and other diagnostic testing as required.
• Accurately document patient information and ensure seamless clinical workflow.
• Maintain a clean, organized, patient-focused clinical environment.

• Guide patients in selecting premium eyewear that reflects their personal style, lifestyle needs, and optical prescription.
• Educate clients on lens technologies including progressive lenses, occupational lenses, blue-light protection, custom coatings, and specialty lenses.
• Take precise measurements including PD, seg height, wrap and tilt adjustments, and fitting metrics for advanced lens designs.
• Dispense, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair eyewear to ensure optimal vision, comfort, and aesthetics.

• Deliver a personalized, concierge-level experience consistent with independent luxury retail standards.
• Communicate brand stories and craftsmanship details of independent eyewear collections.
• Maintain product knowledge across multiple independent luxury brands and stay current with design trends and optical innovations.
• Support merchandising, inventory accuracy, and visual presentation of the optical boutique.

• Process orders accurately with lens labs and vendors.
• Ensure timely follow-up and professional communication with patients.
• Adhere to optical, medical, and privacy compliance standards.

• Experience as a dispensing optician, optical stylist, or optical assistant required; ABO certification preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong understanding of lens technologies, frame materials, and optical measurements.
• Prior experience in luxury retail, boutique optical, or independent eyewear strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer-service skills.
• Detail-oriented, professional, and committed to clinical accuracy and exceptional patient experience.

• Passionate about eyewear, style, design, and patient care.
• Warm, confident, and comfortable engaging with discerning clientele.
• Able to balance clinical precision with an elevated retail approach.
• Team-oriented and collaborative, yet able to work independently.

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, plus performance incentives. Benefits may include eyewear perks, paid time off, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.