What are the responsibilities and job description for the optician position at Swift Eye Care?
Join Our Team as an Experienced Optician at Swift Eye Care!
Are you an experienced optician passionate about providing personalized care and helping patients look, see, and feel their best? Swift Eye Care, a small, privately owned optometry practice in San Antonio, TX, is looking for a dependable and professional optician to join our dedicated team. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and value quality patient care, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
As an optician at Swift Eye Care, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional optical care and customer service. From frame styling to lens recommendations, you’ll guide patients through every step of their eyewear journey. In addition to optical responsibilities, you’ll also assist with shared front office tasks, ensuring a seamless experience for our patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and assist optical patients with professionalism and care
- Provide expert frame styling and help patients select eyewear
- Explain lens options, coatings, upgrades, and make tailored recommendations
- Take precise measurements, including PDs and seg heights
- Adjust, repair, and dispense glasses while ensuring quality and accuracy
- Review vision benefits and explain patient financial responsibility
- Place and track optical orders to ensure timely delivery
- Maintain a clean and organized optical area
- Assist with front office duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking patients in, and supporting patient flow
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise and outstanding customer service skills. Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years as an optician or in optical sales
- Skills: Strong communication, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities
- Knowledge: Familiarity with EHR/optical ordering systems and vision insurance is preferred
- Attitude: Reliable, professional, coachable, and a team player
- Commitment: A willingness to assist wherever needed in a small-office environment
Why Join Swift Eye Care?
At Swift Eye Care, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and collaborative workplace. Our focus is on quality care, medical eye care, and delivering a personalized optical experience. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives while working in a friendly, patient-centered environment.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to Swift Eye Care, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume along with a brief description of your optical experience. Let’s work together to help our patients see the world more clearly!