Licensed Optician

3 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Summary A Licensed Optician will achieve a world class Total Patient Experience that both maximizes retail sales while also supporting the patients' medical needs. This team member is trained to dispense and fit glasses and contacts, working from the prescriptions written by Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. They connect the patient needs to the goods and services offered. This team member is also able to handle a wide range of duties while using optical equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Optometrist. Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions) Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support Determine patient wants and needs and offering products to exceed their expectations Assist patients in selecting frames according to style and color, coordinating frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions Operate manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT Educate and recommend specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit patient needs Can accurately collect measurements such as bridge, eye size, temple length, seg heights, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and pantoscopic tilt Acknowledge patients in a friendly, approachable way that invites them into the office Maintain frame standards with cleaning, organization, full and well-presented areas Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements High School Diploma or GED ABO Certification NCLE Certification Experience Requirements Previous medical office experience preferred; previous optometric experience strongly preferred. Associates Degree preferred Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements Professional in appearance and actions Customer-focused with excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills Favorable result on Background check Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities Meets attendance and tardiness expectations Travel to other site locations may be necessary. Thus, those needing to travel for work must have access to dependable transportation, and driving record must meet company liability carrier standards Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). 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 acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary LOCATION : Work is primarily performed in a standard office or clinical setting. However, travel to other locations may be required to carry out essential job duties and responsibilities SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook 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, and veteran or disability status. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Medical Practices Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Clarkson Eyecare by 2x Licensed Optical Keyholder, Part-Time - Brick Office Manager - optical experience required Office Manager - Optical experience required Licensed Optical Keyholder - The Grove at Shrewsbury Office Manager - Optical experience required We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr