Eyewear Consultant/Optician - South Offices

Main Information

Maine Optometry is hiring 4 new Doctors this summer. Apply now!

About the role

Join our team of friendly, detail-oriented professionals who provide exceptional customer service and eyewear to help patients in the community.

Responsibilities

• Help patients select and adjust eyewear to their specifications for a perfect fit and function
• Greet patients with a smile and offer immediate assistance
• Take and record measurements, adjust or fit eyewear correctly, and ensure finished eyewear meets standards and patient requirements
• Explore the needs and priorities of customers by asking open-ended questions
• Review prescriptions, identify special needs, and consult with optometrists as needed
• Custom fit glasses and precisely inspect eyewear; reinforce patients' final selection
• Demonstrate superior product knowledge and accurately describe the features and benefits of various lenses and frames using appropriate tools
• Anticipate and solve problems, develop long-term solutions, and present and educate patients on eyewear
• Keep frame boards clean, attractive, and organized

Requirements

• Experience in healthcare or customer service is a plus but not required – we provide comprehensive training
• Must be friendly, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a positive work environment
• Must have a “can do” spirit and strong drive to deliver exceptional customer service and eyewear to help patients in the community
• Must be available to work Monday through Saturday, one Saturday per month

Qualifications

• Thorough and detail-oriented
• Good at multitasking and able to handle fast-paced, high-volume environments
• Embraces new technology and change
• Strong customer service and retail skills
• Solid communicator, listener, and team player
• Basic math skills

Skills

• Basic math skills
• Opticianry experience preferred, not required
• Knowledge of current optical frame styles and trends
• High School graduate or GED equivalent

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Health insurance
• Paid vacation time

Pay

$20 — $25 hourly

Schedule

• Monday: 8am - 6pm
• Tuesday - Thursday: 8am - 5pm
• Friday: 8am - 4:30pm
• Saturday: 8am - 12:00pm (One shift per month)