Optician

**Company**

Rosin Eyecare was founded in 1930 with the mission of providing Chicagoans excellent eye health services and delivering exceptional vision. In the 90 years since, we’ve remained completely focused on treating our patients like we would treat members of our own family. This commitment has fueled our success, allowing us to expand across the region and ensure that better vision is never too far out of sight. Our expert team of Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, and LASIK surgeons are dedicated to their specialties and each have extensive training in their respective field. We offer comprehensive eye exams, stylish glasses, and contact solutions, along with a variety of eye health checkups. We’re constantly incorporating cutting-edge technology and the latest techniques to provide a modern approach to eye care.

Rosin is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses.

**General Function**

This position provides unsurpassed patient experiences through selection of eyewear, accurate measurements, ordering, and fitting the patient to fulfill all of their eyewear needs. This role supports establishing the practice as the premier destination for all vision needs within the community.

**MAJOR DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Custom fits glasses and precisely places prescription in lenses.
- Acts as a leader in optical acumen that provides a voice for peers.
- Takes and records measurements, adjusts or fits eyewear correctly, thorough and exact in details; ensures finished eyewear meets standards and patient requirements.
- Explores the needs and priorities of patients by asking open ended questions.
- Assists peers with difficult or complex areas of product needs and prescriptions.
- Utilizes practice tools and adheres to company policies and procedures.
- Anticipates problems; explores underlying reasons for patient issues; strives to develop long-term solutions to problems and ensures patients are satisfied and expectations are exceeded. Acts quickly for resolution. Partners with management as necessary.
- Possesses the ability to multi-task, prioritizes and manages time with competing priorities.
- Commits to delivery date and time, seeks feedback and ask for referrals.
- Strives to achieve exceptional results on KPIs and competencies.
- Presents, celebrates and educates at time of dispense.
- Takes pride in practice appearance, shows initiative to keep clean, attractive and organized. Secures and protects company assets within control.
- Informs management of safety opportunities; demonstrates safe work practices.
- Possesses a “can do” spirit and strong drive for results; self-motivated with a desire for continual learning and improvement.
- Adheres to company policies and procedure, including but not limited to discounting, promotions and inventory management.
- Works weekends and evenings in support of the business needs (varies by location).
- Adheres to attendance and daily time keeping requirements.
- Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
- Sells on your feet 80%-100% of the time.
- Consistently maintains proper dress code.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Practice Manager or as business needs.

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**
- High School graduate or equivalent
- ABO Certification
- Knowledge of basic optics and dispensing/fitting eyewear
- Strong customer service skills: communicator, listener, and team builder
- Knowledge of inventory management systems
- Strong basic math skills
- Sales skills - ability to use and carry a tablet
- Embraces new technology and change

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- Previous eyecare and/or customer service experience

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.