Licensed Optician

Licensed Optician

Location:

VENICE, FL, 34285

Licensed Opticians prepare and dispense lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other optical devices. They are also certified to duplicate lenses accurately as to power, without prescription. Additionally, a board‑certified optician qualified and operating under rules established by the board may fill, fit, adapt, or dispense any soft contact lens prescription. They may also fill, fit or dispense any extended wear or hard contact lens prescription to the extent authorized by the prescribing allopathic or osteopathic physician or optometrist.

• Interpret prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and optometrists.
• Collect eye measurements (pupillary distance, seg height, base curve, width and thickness).
• Help clients select the best lens and treatment options based on their needs.
• Make proper lens material choices.
• Help clients select the most appropriate frame for their facial structure and prescription.
• Troubleshoot concerns about patients’ vision and eyewear.
• Neutralize and inspect prescription lenses with a lensometer.
• Identify wanted and unwanted prism as per prescription.
• Navigate insurance websites to assist patients with the available benefits and costs.
• Prepare orders for lab technicians to ensure delivery of the proper lenses.
• Adjust eyeglasses to ensure a proper fit.
• Repair broken frames.
• Educate clients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care.
• Track orders, prescriptions and inventory.
• Adhere to applicable laws, regulations and contractual obligations; follow principles of the Compliance Program and the Code of Conduct.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, instruments and equipment.
• Read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
• Maintain high degree of confidentiality.
• Multi‑task, work in a fast‑paced environment, manage time to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of progressive and other lens options and differences.
• Knowledge of non‑glare, polarized and other lens treatments.
• Knowledge of material options and differences.
• Proficient use of a computer.

The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented, confidential department. Noise level is usually moderate.

• Excessive walking, standing, bending and stooping.
• Often required to stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or control, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel and crouch.
• May need to lift moderately heavy objects (50–90 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Full‑time. Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M. (occasionally 7:00 P.M. in specific locations) with occasional overtime. Saturdays 8:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M. in specific locations.

Travel and driving required for some locations.

• Associate degree in Opticianry from an accredited institution or completion of a three‑year Florida apprenticeship program.
• Licensure in the State of Florida.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• OR Practiced opticianry in a state outside Florida and licensed outside Florida.

• Bachelor’s Degree.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• 401(K) Company Match
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Continuing Education
• Paid Time Off