Optician

Job Title:

Optician
Department:
Optical

Reports to:

Optical Manager

Guide customers through the frame or contact selection process

Operate manual lensometer and other tools to achieve proper fittings for patients

Educate patient about eyewear and contact lens options

Reviews eye glass prescriptions and orders based on medical chart and processes orders accordingly

Performs eyeglass frame adjustments and repairs. Includes proper alignment of frame,

comfortable fit, functional vision and instructions on proper wear and care of eyeglasses

Provide honest but compassionate feedback about aesthetic choices in frames

Educate patients on their corrective lens options and help them make a choice that fits their medical needs as well as lifestyle preferences

Perform administrative tasks, such as answering phones and monitoring inventory

Manage inventory of frames and contact lenses to ensure optimum customer satisfaction and product variety

Designs and arranges product displays and creates a welcoming patient environment

Achieve sales goals and quotas as determined by Executive team while attending to patients' specific needs and desires

Educates staff and providers about eyewear and contact lens options, and new product developments

Skills/Abilities

Must be willing to travel from our Orland Park location to our Oak Lawn location.

Experience with fitting and selection of both contact lenses and glasses

Ability to operate lensometers and other equipment

Excellent customer service and sales skills;

Demonstrated ability to work with patients of all ages.

Strong organization with attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients,