What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Optician position at Essex Vision Center?
Essex Vision Center is an independent optical shop looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Licensed Optician to join our team.
PTO, Employee Discounts, and retirement plan matching are all parts of the benefits package.
Your job will be to use your knowledge of eyewear and eye for style to provide exceptional customer service and guide patients in finding the perfect pair of glasses to complement their unique features and preferences as well as their prescription.
A Connecticut Optician's license is required for this Licensed Optician position. The pay for this position will be negotiable based on experience and maintaining an active Connecticut Optician's license.
The duties and responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:
- Assist patients with selecting frames according to style and color
- Contributing to a warm and welcoming health care environment for patients and co-workers
- Communicating by phone, text and e-mail about patient appointments, orders, insurance, and billing
- Selecting and explaining the proper lens offerings and lens treatments based on the patient's needs and prescription
- Ordering patient's eyewear with accuracy
- Edging and finishing lenses
- Inspecting, checking in, and dispensing eyewear
- Maintain a clean and organized showroom floor
- Adjusting and repairing eyewear
- General clerical duties, including accurate data entry with a variety of software programs
The skills and qualifications required for this position include:
- Strong customer service skills with a focus on building rapport and exceeding expectations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective focus and attention to detail on multiple tasks simultaneously
- Sound judgment in protecting patient privacy and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic math skills
- Professional attitude and appearance
Both part- and full-time work is available. We are open Monday-Friday with some evening hours on Wednesdays.
Pay: From $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
License/Certification:
- State of Connecticut Opticians License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Centerbrook, CT 06409 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32