Retail Licensed Optician
Visionworks of America · Garden City, NY · 3 wk ago
Healthcare$27–$40.5/hrFull-time
Summary
Aids customers in selecting, fitting, and dispensing frames. Utilizes technical information to interpret prescriptions and assist with optical products and services.
Responsibilities
- Assist customers with frame and lens selection while maintaining social distancing protocols
- Ensure compliance with cleaning protocols and hygiene practices
- Provide accurate product information about frames, lenses, and services
- Inform customers about benefits covered by third-party insurance and additional charges
- Utilize SERVE sales process to identify customer needs and make lens recommendations
- Analyze and interpret prescriptions, communicate with lab and optometrist for accuracy
- Sell, fit, and dispense frames and accessories using accurate measurements and verification
- Maintain a clean and orderly dispensing area
- Accurately price products for retail customers
- Maintain license requirements according to state guidelines
- Provide feedback and guidance to apprentice opticians
- Adhere to privacy and confidentiality policies
- Participate in training and educational activities
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment, workstations, and facility daily
- Complete additional responsibilities as needed
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Applicable state licensure for ophthalmic dispensing
- Demonstrated knowledge and abilities in optical products, prescriptions, fitting, and dispensing
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Outgoing and professional demeanor
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to support change and adapt to new situations
Qualifications
- Basic computer literacy
- Strong communication skills
- Positive professional appearance
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work onsite and participate in interactive meetings
- Ability to initiate immediate interaction and collaboration
Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits package including a minimum starting hourly rate of $27 and a maximum of $40.50, along with incentive pay, wage upgrades, and overtime opportunities.
Pay
Starting pay varies based on experience, with a minimum rate of $27 per hour and a maximum of $40.50 per hour.
Schedule
Full-time position.