Optician

EYEWEAR SPECIALIST

Location: Novato, CA 94947

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 2-3 years of related experience

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists patients with proper frame and lens selection.
• Educates patients on various options for both clear lenses, sunglasses, and any other needs the patient may have.
• Ensures proper fit and measurements for all lens types including single vision, bifocal, progressive and others.
• Educates patients on the benefits of having multiple pairs of glasses to fill all their eye care needs.
• Verifies patient insurance and explains their benefits.
• Dispenses glasses and makes sure patients knows about adaptation to new prescriptions, lens types, etc.
• Helps patients with repairs and adjustments.
• Ensures patient phone calls are returned in a timely manner and patient is informed of any delays with eye-wear purchased.
• Assists with any other tasks that need to be completed in the office.
• Lab experience in edging, finishing and surfacing preferred.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Customer Service - Must exhibit excellent customer service skills, ensuring each patient interaction exceeds their expectations.
• Sales - Demonstrate strong relationship building skills with customers and ability to educate patients on their options resulting in successful purchases at the practice.
• Team Player - Must be a team player and able to effectively communicate with fellow co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
• Computer - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of: Manufacturing Software; Payroll Systems; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Inventory Software; Order Processing Systems; Project Management Software; Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software.
• Language - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Optical Knowledge - It is preferred, but required that the candidate has optical experience.
• Cross-Training - This role will require the candidate to cross-train and assist other roles in the office as needed. Ability to be flexible with work environment.