Licensed Optician

About the role

Assists members in choosing and ordering eyeglasses. Uses computer to process orders, fits eyeglasses, dispenses eyeglasses and contacts and oversees apprentices. Follows department procedures for stocking and cleaning. Provides a high level of member service.

Responsibilities

• Assists members to choose eyeglass frames and lens options appropriate to the lens prescription.
• Measures member for pupillary distance using pupilometer and observes line of sight to determine bifocal placement.
• Keys member order into computer.
• Places special orders to outside vendors by telephone.
• Rings up orders and over-the-counter merchandise.
• Receives accurate payment, makes change, processes checks, credit, and debit charges according to proper procedures for paperwork, cash handling, and performance of duties.
• Checks contact lenses and completed eyeglasses against prescription prior to dispensing to members.
• Fits and adjusts eyeglasses to members using hand tools and frame warmer