Why You’ll Love This Job
Join Our Growing Team at Hunter Family Vision!
Hunter Family Vision, a thriving private optometry practice with locations in Leawood and Prairie Village, KS, is seeking a dedicated full-time Optician to join our team. If you are passionate about exceeding patients’ eye care and eyewear needs, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: Past optical experience is helpful, but not required. Excellent patient communication skills are essential.
- Attitude: A team player with a positive attitude, who is friendly, detail-oriented, and reliable.
- Commitment: A strong work ethic and a dedication to providing the highest quality of care.
What We Offer:
- Flexible Work Week: Enjoy a 4.5-day work week, with Fridays being a half day. One day at both offices we are open from 9 AM to 6 PM.
- Supportive Culture: We focus on building a strong, encouraging team environment throughout the entire office.
- Competitive Pay: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour, dependent on experience and negotiable.
- Growth Opportunities: As our practice expands, we seek long-term team members who contribute to a great work environment and deliver top-notch patient care.
- Benefits:
- 401(k) matching*
- Dental insurance*
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance*
- Paid time off*
- Vision insurance*
- Paid Training
*Waiting period may apply; only full-time employees eligible.
Employment Type: Full-time
Join us at Hunter Family Vision and be a part of a growing team that truly values its employees and patients. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Work with patients to solve their eyecare needs and explain their best eyewear options based on the doctor’s recommendations
- Provide high-end service with a personal touch to patients
- Apply insurance and create patient optical and eye exam invoices
- Capture custom, accurate eyewear measurements for patients
- Dispense prescription eyewear to patients in our optical department
- Check patients out and take payment for services and materials
- Order prescription lenses from the lab and check jobs in when they arrive
- Be dependable and punctual
- Be patient and sincere
Skills & Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 1-3 years previous Optician experience preferred
- Fashion savvy and enjoy helping people in a customer setting.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Comfortable with sales and making transactions.
- Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.
Type: Full Time (Hourly)