What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at Zionsville Eyecare?
Zionsville Eyecare in Zionsville, IN is looking for one optician to join our 30 person strong team. We are located at 1120 West Oak St. Suite 100. Our ideal candidate is attentive, motivated, and engaged.
Are you looking for a unique daily experience that allows you an opportunity to serve and improve the lives of patients every day?
Zionsville Eyecare has been a staple in the local community for 40 years. We stand apart from our competitors because of our levels of service, involvement in the community and expertise we share with our patients. We choose industry partners that share our same values. This has allowed for products and services that only a business with our vision and focus can offer.
We are in search of a unique individual who can prioritize patient experiences while demonstrating the skill of a certified optician with good communication skills tuned to a retail environment.
Job Summary
The optician position is responsible for educational sales of specific eyewear, take measurements, fit and adjust glasses, and teach customers to properly wear and care for their glasses.
Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills are a must. Candidate should be able to recommend specialized eyewear for sports and occupational use, as well as informing on and recommending tints and anti-reflective coatings.
Work Experience
• 1-3 years of related optometry/vision care experience within a similar office environment is preferred, but not required! We will train the right team focused individual.
Optician Responsibilities
- Taking customer information and measurements of the ocular area.
- Recommending frames that suit the customer's style, face, and specifications.
- Adjusting and fitting frames according to the prescriptions and customer's specifications, as well as to suit the customer's face.
- Using specialized equipment, such as calipers, lensometers, and lens gauges.
- Keeping inventory on frames.
- Repairing broken frames.
- Educating customers on how to wear and maintain glasses and contact lenses.
- Performing administrative duties, such as managing prescriptions, customer records, and insurance.
We are looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you.