Licensed Optician

Job Description If you are a licensed Optician who believes being a great Optician is much more than selling glasses - someone who listens, pays attention to the little things, and genuinely loves seeing patients thrilled with you, their experience and their new eyewear - we would love to meet you. Technical knowledge can be taught. Genuinely caring about people and going beyond what is expected is a measure of character, and that is what I am looking for in an Optician. Job Requirements A Massachusetts Licensed Optician in good standing. NCLE Certified: You must be able to fit contact lenses, evaluate their fit on a slit lamp, train for insertion and removal. Professional and dependable. Honest, respectful and committed to doing what's right for the patient. Strong team player who's willing and able to help wherever needed, including answering phones and performing screenings when necessary. Knowledgeable about ophthalmic lenses, frame fitting, measurements, prism, prescription analysis, adjustments and troubleshooting. Must be able to analyze prescriptions, listen to patient's needs and wants to determine the best lens for the patient. Able to fabricate lenses and do lab work accurately, including drilled rimless. Highly attentive to detail. Warm, personable, compassionate and approachable. Excellent listener and communicator. Comfortable educating patients and making recommendations. Someone who takes pride in their work and is willing to continually learn. Business casual dress and proper personal hygiene are a must. Job Responsibilities Always provide a warm, welcoming and highly personalized patient experience Listen carefully to each patient, ask thoughtful questions to understand their visual needs, lifestyle, occupation, hobbies and personal preferences. Educate patients about lens designs, materials, coatings and other options in a way that's easy to understand. Assist patients in frame selection while considering fit, comfort, prescription requirements, lifestyle and personal style. Ensure eyewear is properly fitted and adjusted before taking accurate measurements. Check completed eyewear for accuracy, quality and fit before dispensing. Develop genuine relationships with patients that encourage trust, loyalty and long term retention. Work collaboratively with our optometrist and staff. Benefits Competitive base pay $30-37+ Potentially higher for an exceptional candidate. Quarterly Performance Bonus opportunity. Continuing education/licensure and professional development support. Generous employee eyewear benefit and family discounts. Paid Vacation/PTO, sick time and paid holidays. Opportunity to become an important part of a growing independent practice where exceptional patient care is recognized and rewarded. #J-18808-Ljbffr