At Wisconsin Vision, we believe everyone deserves see more life. We strive to deliver spectacular experiences to both customers and team members. Come and work for the largest family owned optical in the Midwest, a leader in providing exceptional patient care and the latest in optical technology. Our stores are fast-paced and energetic, with motivating teams and meaningful work that will make you feel good about coming to work every day. You do not need optical experience to apply, we will provide extensive and on-going optical training as soon as you start. We are growing and looking for full-time and part-time optical technician roles.

About the Optical technician role: Opticians assist customers with frame selection, eyewear fitting, and vision insurance reimbursement. We specialize in educating patients about their eyewear needs as well as their insurance benefits. Development strong patient relations is an important component of this role, the ability to interact professionally with patients at all times is essential.

Duties Include (italics are for specific centers and may not apply to all retail optician roles):

• Retail optical sales
• Provide spectacular customer service for all patients
• Fit glasses to the patient, taking measurements and performing custom adjustments
• Assist patients in shopping for their new stylish eyewear
• Accurately input patient data
• Recommend lens options based on finalized exam from doctor
• Track cleaning supplies and equipment maintenance
• Teach patients how to safely insert and remove contact lenses
• Run pre-screening tests for remote and in-person doctors
• Sanitize instruments
• Upload exam data to multiple EMR (electronic medical record) systems
• Guide patient through exam process
• Maintain professional atmosphere throughout exam

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Ability to navigate sales systems, computers, and calculators
• Basic phone skills
• Basic math skills
• Able to navigate basic data entry
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Understand and meet sales objectives

The ideal candidate will:

• Be excited about fashion and eyewear
• Approach challenges as opportunities
• Have strong communication skills
• Be able to enter data and create orders with a high level of accuracy
• Actively participate in creating a positive environment
• Look forward to learning new things
• Take pride in the appearance of the store as well as the patient experience
• Want to improve product knowledge

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grafton, WI 53024: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person