Optician - Optical - Full Time

About the role

Guthrie is seeking an Optician to provide strong optical expertise, excellent customer service, and support smooth optical operations across multiple Specialty Eye Care offices. The position primarily supports the Watkins Glen office three days per week, with the remaining two days allocated to coverage at Corning Centerway, Corning Denison, Elmira, or Bath offices as needed. Travel between locations may be required.

Schedule

Day shift, 8 am – 5 pm; Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret optical prescriptions (lenses and contacts) and take all measurements for fitting eyewear, recording required information and guiding patients in selecting appropriate eyewear.
• Perform final inspection of eyewear to American National Standards Institute specifications and deliver and adjust eyewear according to departmental standards and protocols.
• Complete all optical shop duties, including product completion and eyewear repairs.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all products and services promoted or associated with the office’s realm of expertise.
• Provide contact lens training (insertion, removal, cleaning, etc.) and ensure contact lens fitting fees are charged when appropriate.
• In coordination with the Optical Supervisor, maintain up‑to‑date, market‑appropriate frame selection, inventory, and product offerings within the established departmental budget.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of price lists, product policies, insurance participation and requirements, and complete encounters accurately.
• Understand and correctly apply optical pricing formulas, calculate and document charges, insurance allowances, discounts, obtain necessary waivers, and explain optical billing to patients.
• Care for and upkeep optical equipment and supplies, maintaining a clean, well‑organized work area.
• Provide telephone and personal consultation to ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, patients, and billing personnel.
• Other duties as assigned by the Optical Supervisor or Senior Director, Practice Administration, Ophthalmology Services, including training of new staff.

Requirements

• New York Ophthalmic Dispensing License (required).
• Applied Science degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing (preferred).
• American Board of Opticianry Certification (preferred).
• Minimum of two years’ experience in an optical setting as an optician apprentice or optician (required).

Benefits

• Up to a $7,500.00 sign‑on bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire.
• PTO accrues from day 1.
• Tuition reimbursement after 90 days.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

Pay

The hourly pay range is $21.89 – $35.16, based on experience.