Optician-Optical Sales

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team at Vision Source Eye Center of the Triad (VSECOT)!
We are seeking an enthusiastic Optician / Optical Sales team member to help us deliver fantastic care to our patients at our Greensboro and Oak Ridge offices. This is a full-time position that involves traveling between both locations.
At VSECOT, you’ll have the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally in a supportive environment.  Prior experience IS preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate...you must have a passion for patient care and a desire to learn.
What We Offer:

• A chance to work in a collaborative, patient-focused practice

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

• Comprehensive training for the right candidate

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications

• Work/life balance-No weekends!

We strive to practice under our core beliefs of:

• Differentiate or Risk Irrelevance
  We continually seek ways to stand out and excel, setting ourselves apart through innovation and superior care.

• Do the Right Thing
  We uphold the highest standards of character, honesty, and ethics in everything we do.

• Help First
  We prioritize assisting our patients and supporting each other, fostering a culture of kindness and service.

• Teamwork
  We believe in collaboration over individualism — success is a shared achievement.

• Attention to Excellence
  Details matter. The patient experience matters. Our processes matter. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our work.

Job Responsibilities

Optician / Optical Sales job responsibilities include:  

• Provides patient education regarding lens materials, products and designs 

• Performs prescription analysis such as interpreting and transposing.

• Provides recommendations to patients regarding proper eyeglass frame selection.

• Performs eyeglass frame adjustments and repairs. 

• Performs accurate customized measurements of lens power, pupillary distance, multifocal segment height, lens base curve, vertex distance, and prism power.

• Orders custom lens products from optical laboratories, monitors process, post charges and bill insurance when needed.

• Verifies lens prescriptions of ordered lenses and check for accuracy.

• Assists in the return of authorized merchandise to manufacturers. 

• Organizes and maintain frame display area throughout the workday.

• Maintains inventory of office supplies and other materials necessary to properly run the department.

• Assisting the Optical Manager.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Optician / Optical Sales skills & qualifications include:

• Prior customer service or sales experience

• Fashion savvy and enjoy helping people in a customer setting

• Works well in a team environment

• Self Starter/Takes initiative

• Must be willing to work and travel to both offices