Optician (Temporary)

Our Opticians help customers look and see their best working with the latest Eyewear Fashion Trends! Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:30-5:00 Tuesday: 8:30-7:00What You Will Be DoingRemain current with eyewear trends.Evaluate customer's prescriptions and visual requirements.Assist customers in selecting frames according to style and color and ensure that frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions.Heat and shape plastic or metal frames to adjust eyeglasses to fit clientsShow customers how to insert, remove, and care for their contact lenses.Determine customer's current lens prescriptions, when necessary, using lensometer or lens analyzers and customer's eyeglasses.What You KnowRequiredHigh school diploma or GED equivalentExperience working in customer serviceExcellent verbal communication skillsDesired2 years recent retail office experience (Optical Retail preferred)ABO/NCLE CertifiedGraduate of Optical Studies ProgramFamiliarity with Ophthalmology and Optometry practiceWhat You Will ReceiveCompetitive wagesNetwork of Partnered Practices across 5 statesLucrative Monthly Incentive ProgramLittle to No nights or weekends!Robust benefit package including medical, dental, life and disability (short- and long-term) insuranceGenerous paid time off (PTO) programSeven (7) company paid holidays401(k) retirement plan with company matchAn organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose and ProgressInspirational cultureAbout Midwest Vision PartnersMidwest Vision Partners was founded in 2019 to build a premier eye care platform in partnership with Alpine Investors, a San Francisco-based private equity firm. Alpine is a strong supporter of MVP, given their PeopleFirst™ philosophy, unparalleled track record, significant financial resources, and a commitment to building a platform that includes physician leadership at the highest levels. Headquartered in Chicago, our mission is to provide world-class support to ophthalmologists and optometrists, enabling them to focus on improving patients' vision to help people live their best lives. Today, MVP's network consists of 16 practices, 125 physicians, and roughly 1500 employees providing medical and surgical eyecare services at over 60 locations throughout the Midwest.