What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician / Optimetric Technician position at The Optical Centre?
Are you a sharp, reliable, and patient-focused optical professional looking for a work home free from corporate burnout?
The Optical Centre is a small, independent optometry practice in Longmont dedicated to building genuine relationships with our patients. We prioritize quality personalized care over high-volume sales metrics, making sure each individual feels truly special.
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced cross-trained professional who thrives utilizing their skills across multiple areas of our practice—from the optical floor to the front desk and pre-testing. If you take pride in keeping a clinic running smoothly and love connecting with people, you will fit right in!
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: At least 1-2 years of optical or ophthalmic tech experience is required. Bring your solid foundation, and we will happily cross-train you on the rest!
- Smart & Detail-Oriented: You pick up new systems quickly, understand the nuances of vision and medical insurance, and rarely let details slip through the cracks.
- Reliable & Adaptable: You are a dependable team player who seamlessly shifts gears between frame styling, answering phones, and working up a patient for the doctor.
- Warm & Engaging: You have a welcoming personality that puts patients at ease and makes them feel appreciated the moment they walk through the door.
Your Responsibilities:
- Optician Duties: Educating patients on premium lens options, assisting with frame styling and selection, dispensing, troubleshooting, and adjustments.
- Technician Duties: Guiding patients through pre-testing, operating diagnostic equipment, and preparing them efficiently for the doctor.
- Front Desk & Administration: Scheduling appointments, warmly checking patients in and out, and verifying insurance details.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- Great Team Environment: We have a supportive, fun, and drama-free staff who genuinely enjoy working together. We're excited to welcome another positive personality to our family.
- Independent Culture: Say goodbye to corporate quotas. We focus on patient care and ethical optics.
- Excellent Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- [Add any other perks: e.g., Free annual eyewear, CE allowances, uniform stipends]
If you're ready to bring your bright personality and sharp skills to a place where patients and staff are treated like family, we want to hear from you! Please apply with your resume and a brief note about why you'd be a great fit.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25