**Eyewear Sales Associate (Optician) - Cottonwood - Entry Level *Sign On Bonus***

**Optical**

At **American Vision Partners (AVP),** we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, and Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction. We are focused on building the nations largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.

**Optician**

**Southwestern Eye Center - Cottonwood Clinic**

As an **Optician**, customer service is priority one! Youll assist patients with selecting and ordering eyewear, adjustments and fittings, and educating on proper eyeglass and contact lens care. Your initiative and organizational skills will keep us running at top performance, while your enthusiasm and knowledge will provide an exceptional patient experience.

**Responsibilities:**

* Interprets prescription and helps patients choose appropriate eyewear, consulting with prescribing physicians as appropriate

* Takes optical measurements necessary for eyewear preparation

* Orders eyewear from laboratory based on prescription and patient preference

* Performs quality inspection of lenses and frames

* Adjusts eyewear to patient using appropriate tools and instruct on cleaning and handling

* Makes any necessary repairs using appropriate parts and tools

* Maintains equipment and inventory of supplies

**Qualifications:**

* High school diploma or GED required; Bachelors degree preferred

* Previous optical experience required

* ABO and NCLE required, state licensed preferred or will be required within 6 months of hire

* Licensed Dispensing Optician (LDO) is a plus

* Detailed oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Strong computer skills, including Word and Excel

* Flexible schedule working Monday through Friday

**Benefits & Perks:**

Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental to significant eye care discounts, continuing education, 401(k), 9 paid holidays plus PTO, flexible work hours and much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.