Retail Optician Part Time

Essential Responsibilities

• Aid customers in selecting frames, fitting, and dispensing frames.
• Utilize technical information to interpret prescriptions and assist customers with lens selections and services.
• Provide accurate product information to customers covered by third-party insurance and inform them of any additional charges.
• Utilize the SERVE sales process to identify customer needs and make appropriate lens recommendations based on patient needs.
• Use demonstration tools to assist in product presentations.
• Analyze and interpret patients' prescriptions and communicate with the lab and optometrist for accuracy.
• Sell, fit, and dispense frames and accessories, ensuring accuracy of measurements and product adjustments.
• Maintain a clean and orderly dispensing area.
• Ensure accuracy of customer pricing 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 assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current State Optician's Certificate.
• Demonstrated knowledge and abilities in optical products, prescriptions, fitting, and dispensing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outgoing, positive professional personality and appearance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to support change and work onsite.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Stand, walk, use hands and fingers, talk, hear, and use close vision most of the time.
• Occasionally sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• The noise level is moderate.

Behavioral Characteristics

• Basic computer literacy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Desire to work with the public.
• Outgoing, positive professional personality and appearance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible to support change.
• Ability to work onsite and participate in interactive meetings.
• Initiate immediate interaction, coordination, and collaboration.

Compensation

Position provides competitive pay and benefits. Specific terms are set forth in the Company’s collective bargaining agreement with a minimum pay rate of $20 per hour plus incentive. Starting pay may vary based on experience to a maximum of $30 per hour. Incentive pay, wage upgrades, and overtime opportunities also available.