Optician
Company: Atlantic Vision Partners LLC
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY:Design, measure, fit, and adapt
lenses and frames for client according to written optical
prescription or specification. Assist clients with selecting
frames. Measure customers for size of eyeglasses and coordinate
frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions.
Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions
for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify exactness of
finished lens spectacles. Adjust frame and lens position to fit
client. May shape or reshape frames.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:• 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• 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 make sure all customers receive
exceptional service• Work with sales representatives on maintaining
suitable inventory to meet customer needs• Arrange and maintain
display of optical merchandise• Keep current with trends, brands,
eyewear, and lens technology• Collaborate with the practice team to
form best practices for sales and customer service that can be
implemented throughout the organizationESSENTIAL SKILLS AND
ABILITIES: 1. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.2.
Strong sales and customer service ability3. Problem-solving and
analytical skills4. Empathetic personality with attention to
patient's needs.5. Strong organizational skills with attention to
detail; ability to prioritize tasks.6. Ability to work as a team
member and uphold organizational standards and values.7. Ability to
manage time effectively to8. Mechanical ability and manual
dexterity for operating complicated equipment9. Demonstrated
computer literacy10. Ability to perform basic math skills (e.g.,
percentages, order of operations) REQUIRED COMPETENCIES1. Excellent
judgment, dependability, and conscientiousness.2. Demonstrated high
ethical standards and integrity.3. Demonstrated attention to
detail4. Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work
to ensure quality.5. Customer and patient service orientation:
prompt response to patient needs and ability to manage difficult or
emotional customer situations with tact, empathy, and diplomacy6.
Professionalism: displays positive outlook and pleasant manner,
does not instigate or participate in office gossip or negativity,
keeps commitments, dresses appropriately, and is well-groomed.7.
Ability to work cooperatively in group situations; offers
assistance and support to coworkers, actively resolves conflicts,
inspires trust of others, and treats patients and coworkers with
respectEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMinimum of high school education or
GED. Prefer completion of optician apprenticeship and certification
through the American Board of Opticianry. Candidates should have
three to five years experience. Prior experience with electronic
health records is also a plus.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands
and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical demands:
While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to
walk frequently; sit frequently; use hands to handle, or feel
objects, tools, or controls frequently; reach with hands and arms,
ability to keep hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while
holding your arm and hand in one position; talk and hear and
communicate with speech clarity continually; climb, balance, and
stoop, kneel, and bend occasionally. Employee must lift and/or move
50 pounds occasionally.Specific vision abilities required by the
job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception.Work environment: Setting typical of an
optometry practice with office type features.Job Details &
Benefits:• Full-Time employees are eligible for:• Medical, Dental,
and 401(k) through the company• Generous PTO plans and paid
holidays• This position may require travel, and the employee will
be compensated for travel
Keywords: Atlantic Vision Partners LLC, Lynchburg , Optician, Other , Lynchburg, Virginia
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