Optician Optical Sales Associate

Overview
Join our dynamic team as an Optical Sales Associate and Laboratory Technician, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional eye care services and optical products. This energetic position combines customer-focused sales with technical laboratory work, ensuring patients receive personalized solutions and high-quality eyewear. You will engage with diverse clients, assist in selecting the perfect frames, and support the optical laboratory in producing precise, comfortable lenses. This paid position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in ophthalmology, medical terminology, and laboratory procedures within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in selecting eyewear, providing expert advice on frames, lenses, and lens coatings based on individual needs and prescriptions
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including measuring vital signs relevant to vision health and understanding patient medical histories
• Prepare and process optical prescriptions using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Epic, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Support the laboratory team by performing lens edging, mounting, and quality checks using aseptic techniques to ensure precision and safety
• Maintain detailed medical records related to vision care, including documentation of medical coding and billing for insurance purposes
• Educate patients on eye health topics such as physiology, anatomy of the eye, and the importance of regular check-ups, especially for pediatrics and senior care populations
• Manage retail sales transactions efficiently while applying retail math skills to meet sales goals and optimize inventory management

Skills

• Strong knowledge of ophthalmology principles, anatomy of the eye, and physiology relevant to vision care
• Experience with optical equipment, lab procedures, and EMR systems like Epic or similar platforms
• Familiarity with medical terminology related to eye health, medical billing, HIPAA compliance, and medical coding practices
• Excellent customer service skills with a proactive sales approach in retail environments
• Ability to perform vital signs measurement accurately and understand clinic experience requirements for diverse patient groups including pediatrics and seniors
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques necessary for laboratory work to ensure safety and quality standards are met
• Retail management experience or retail math proficiency to support sales targets and inventory control

This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to grow their expertise in optical care while providing outstanding service. We value energetic professionals who are detail-oriented, compassionate about patient well-being, and excited to contribute to a team dedicated to improving vision health across all ages.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person