03/24/2021
Optician / Frame Stylist
WE WILL CONSIDER TRAINING THE RIGHT INDIVIDUAL!
Full or Part Time available
To apply:
1) Email your resume
2) provide a contact phone number for initial phone interview.
2) Share a brief note in your email sharing your experience and why you feel you are a good fit for the job
Job details:
Salary - from $15 and up depending upon experience and training required.
Qualifications
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Sales Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Full Job Description
Optician/Frame Stylist is a unique service, given that it bridges function and fashion! The purpose of this position is to provide quality service while satisfying the needs of our patients through the frame selection, sale, and dispensing of eyeglasses under the direction of our doctors. Many of our patients have been dedicated to our office for 30 years or more: Quality and genuine concern for patient satisfaction is our goal.
Our office is open daily, with one evening, and every Saturday (partial day).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Personally assist patients by giving prompt, courteous and professional service
Assist patients in frame and lens selection
Accurately measure and order patients spectacles.
Accurately complete required paperwork
Sell optical Eyewear and contact lenses in accordance with professional standards and in compliance with Federal, state and local regulations.
Verify accuracy of completed orders.
Handle patient questions and concerns in a professional and courteous manner.
Share office maintenance and cleaning duties with co-workers by maintaining well organized work areas;
Accurate record keeping
Courteous greeting patients while in the office, answering phones.
Assist co-workers as needed.
Comply with privacy policy, procedures, and federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
Build productive trusting relationships with patients.
Uphold company standards to professional behavior in all aspects of patient interactions.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Position Specific Competencies:
A sense of style: identify and support patient preferences with respect to eyeglass frame styles, lens options, and other add-ons.
Accuracy in documentation
Ethical Conduct
Communication Proficiency such as persuasive communication
Willing to learn and maintain Product Knowledge
Good Selling Skills: BUT sales as it relates to appropriate options for the patient/purchaser
Listening skills and identifying potential selling opportunities
Assist patients in making purchase decisions
Learn and maintain ongoing updates to insurance filing protocols for vision care
Work with your team
Problem Solving and developing alternative solutions is a desirable skill
Pursue ongoing training and development
Education and/or Experience Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Should have a minimum of one year retail sales
Experience in retail sales is a plus. Dealing with fashion options, brand preferences and coloring
Previous optical sales experience welcomed.
Language Skills Needed:
Excellent oral and written communication skills (high level of English is a necessity).
Mathematical Skills Required:
Basic math skills for calculating (addition, subtraction and %) to support the insurance filing requirements
Computer Skills:
Basic computer skills a plus (adding/editing patient information, entering insurance details, writing and entering job orders)
Certificates, licenses and registrations:
N/A
Other Skills and Abilities:
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
Maintains a professional image
High level of energy and ambition to realize a positive impact
Other Qualifications:
Optical sales experience would be VERY helpful, however we will consider training the right person with the right work history.
Physical Demands on the Role:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Includes lifting up to 25 lbs
Benefits:
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus pay
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Sales Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Hours per week:
Part time (20+) or Full time (32+)
Pay frequency:
Every other week
Work includes:
Weekends
Paid Training:
Yes
Management:
You will report to the Team Lead
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
This Job Is:
Good for new grads, or individuals re-entering the workforce.
