Optician / Optical Technician - Experience Required!

Job Opportunity: Optician (Optical Technician)

Sabates Eye Centers is seeking an Optician to join our team at our St. Luke's Plaza office in Kansas City, MO. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, 401k with employer matching, paid time off, paid holidays, paid maternity leave, employee discounts, optical certification reimbursements, and competitive base pay.

Our offices are open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, with occasional flexibility to accommodate patient needs.

Requirements for this position include a high school diploma or GED equivalent, prior optician experience, a favorable background check, basic computer skills, strong customer service skills, and a passion for learning and growth.

As an Optician, you will be responsible for promoting frames and lenses, adjusting and repairing glasses, facilitating patient flow, verifying medical and vision insurances, and effectively communicating with patients, doctors, and managers. You will also answer inquiries through phone, email, and in person requests.

To succeed in this role, you should possess communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, the ability to read and interpret insurance forms, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, the ability to write routine reports and correspondence, and the ability to speak effectively before groups. You must also comply with HIPAA regulations and provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States.

Education and experience requirements include a high school diploma or GED, optician experience, and a minimum of one year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Current ABO/ABOC and NCLE certifications are preferred but not required. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is also required.

Physical requirements for this position include frequent walking, sitting, and standing, with regular bending, stooping, and reaching. Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuityincluding color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focusis required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

If you need assistance with this application, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please do not contact the office directly only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.