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Montgomery Eye Physicians are committed and dedicated to serve. We continue to provide state-of-the-art eye care to patients of all ages. Offering a broad range of services from routine eye exams, glasses, contact lens, to no-stich cataract surgery as well as Lasik, corneal transplant and Glaucoma Surgery. We have locations in Central Alabama and the River Region.
Position Summary:The Optician must be able to work with our diverse base of customers (i.e. pediatric, adolescent, and adult) by delivering quality optical care and outstanding and friendly customer service establishing customer loyalty. The Optician must be able to assist patients with eyeglasses and contact lens ordering and fittings. The Optician must also possess strong sales skills by demonstrating a high level of knowledge about our products and determining our patient's need for eyewear to recommend specific accessories and or enhancement for glasses.
Responsibilities: Communicate with physician regarding questions or concerns about prescriptions and other eye-related issues
Measure clients' bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers of eyes, using measuring devices
Assist clients in selecting frames according to style and color, and ensure that frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions
Recommend specific lenses, lens coating, and frames to suit client needs
Verify that finished lenses are ground to specifications
Creating work orders for lab technicians to ensure delivery of the proper lenses
Heat, shape, or bend plastic or metal frames to adjust eyeglasses to fit clients, using pliers and hands
Repairing broken/damaged frames
Educating clients on proper wear and care of eyeglasses
Determine clients' current lens prescriptions, when necessary, using lensometers or lens analyzers and clients' eyeglasses
Keeping track of orders, prescriptions, and inventory
Arrange and maintain displays of optical merchandise
Attend training workshops/meetings as scheduled
Interpretation of prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and optometrists
High School Diploma or Ged required * Minimum 5 years eyecare experience State Licensed Master Optician Minimum Associates or equivalent and on-the-job training or post-secondary education Strong computer knowledge and skills with a minimum typing speed of 30 AW PM Able to navigate multiple system applications Ability to effectively communicate Professionalism Multi-tasking Time Management Organizational Skills Attention to Detail Strong computer knowledge and skills with a minimum typing speed of 30 AW PM. Able to navigate multiple system applications.Preferred Skills: Prior retail sales or work in the healthcare industry (preferred)
Company Benefits:We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:
We also offer the following benefits for FREE:
EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Full Time
$50k-66k (estimate)
05/02/2024
05/15/2024
onlinemep.com
PRATTVILLE, AL
25 - 50
1945
Private
TIMOTHY M MEADOWS
$5M - $10M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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