Optician

We are seeking a skilled Optician to join our team at Atlantic Vision Partners. As an Optician, you will play a critical role in helping our patients see more clearly by designing, measuring, fitting, and adapting lenses and frames according to written optical prescriptions or specifications.

• Work directly with customers to help meet all their eyewear needs
• Help customers choose the best frames and lenses based on their prescription needs, face fit, personal style, and lifestyle
• Expertly explain prescription terminology and product offerings to customers in terms they can understand
• Verify insurance eligibility and maximize savings for the customer
• Take and record measurements using proper measuring devices, adjust and fit eyewear, and execute these details with flawless accuracy
• Create work orders, documentation, grinding instructions for lenses for lab technicians to ensure delivery of the proper lens
• Check that the finished eyewear meets AVP's optical standards, as well as customer requirements and requests
• Maintain records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and payments
• Perform adjustments and minor eyeglass repair
• Work with the practice team to ensure all customers receive exceptional service
• Work with sales representatives on maintaining suitable inventory to meet customer needs
• Arrange and maintain display of optical merchandise
• Stay up-to-date with trends, brands, eyewear, and lens technology
• Collaborate with the practice team to develop best practices for sales and customer service that can be implemented throughout the organization

• Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as needed
• Must be flexible with traveling to various locations
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
• The ability to recognize inconsistencies
• High School diploma or GED, associate degree preferred
• Prefer completion of optician apprenticeship and certification through the American Board of Opticianry
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without accommodation, including the ability to use power hand tools and lift a minimum of 70 lbs
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Willingness to submit to a background check (drug screen for Ambulatory Surgery Centers only)

• No nights or weekends = work/life balance
• Paid uniforms
• Paid vacation and holidays (+ two floating holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Discount on designer eyewear
• Paid certified accreditation program