What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at Greenlake Eyecare?
About Us
Greenlake Eyecare is an established, patient-focused private optometry practice dedicated to delivering exceptional vision care. We are seeking a confident, energetic, and detail-oriented Optician / Optical Sales Specialist to join our team and help create outstanding experiences for our patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Engagement & Sales: Guide patients through selecting frame styles and high-performance lens technology tailored to their lifestyle needs.
- Dispensing & Adjustments: Professionally fit, adjust, repair, and dispense high-quality eyewear.
- Lab & Finishing Work: Perform lens edging and finishing for custom eyeglass orders.
- Order Management: Accurately enter prescription orders into Electronic Health Records (EHR) and submit orders directly to optical labs.
- Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly with the doctor and support staff to ensure smooth daily practice operations.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Previous experience working in an optometry or ophthalmology practice.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with lens edging and finishing equipment is preferred.
- Certifications: ABO certification is preferred (or active state license).
- Languages: Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
- Attributes: Strong communication skills, enthusiasm for modern eye care trends, and a reliable team-player mindset.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay starting at $20.00 /hour (commensurate with experience)
- Flexible scheduling (35–40 hours/week)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Retirement plan options
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work on Saturdays?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Optical: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- ABO Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $35