Why You’ll Love This Job
Join Our Team at Vision Source Eye Center of the Triad (VSECOT)!
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Optician / Optical Sales team member to help us deliver exceptional care to our patients at our Greensboro and Oak Ridge offices. This is a full-time position that involves traveling between both locations.
At VSECOT, you’ll have the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally in a supportive environment. We are committed to training the right candidate, so prior experience is not required — just a passion for patient care and a desire to learn.
What We Offer:
- A chance to work in a collaborative, patient-focused practice
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Comprehensive training for the right candidate
If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of our patients and become a valued member of our team, apply today!
We strive to practice under our core beliefs of:
- Differentiate or Risk Irrelevance
We continually seek ways to stand out and excel, setting ourselves apart through innovation and superior care. - Do the Right Thing
We uphold the highest standards of character, honesty, and ethics in everything we do. - Help First
We prioritize assisting our patients and supporting each other, fostering a culture of kindness and service. - Teamwork
We believe in collaboration over individualism — success is a shared achievement. - Attention to Excellence
Details matter. The patient experience matters. Our processes matter. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our work.
If this resonates with you, we would love to talk with you about joining our team and helping you reach your goals.
Responsibilities
Optician / Optical Sales job responsibilities include:
- Provides patient education regarding lens materials, products and designs
- Performs prescription analysis such as interpreting and transposing.
- Provides recommendations to patients regarding proper eyeglass frame selection.
- Designs complete eyewear product by incorporating frame design elements, lens materials and optics with patient’s prescription and lifestyle requirements.
- Performs eyeglass frame adjustments and repairs. Includes proper alignment of frame, comfortable fit, functional vision and instructions on proper wear and care of eyeglasses.
- Performs accurate measurements of lens power, pupillary distance, multifocal segment height, lens base curve, vertex distance, and prism power.
- Orders custom lens products from wholesale optical laboratories, monitors process, post charges and bill insurance when needed.
- Verifies lens prescriptions of ordered lenses and check for accuracy.
- Assists in wholesale purchasing of frames and other products for resale to patients.
- Assists in the return of authorized merchandise to manufacturers and prepare credit forms.
- Designs, arrange and maintain product displays.
- Organizes and maintain frame display area throughout the workday.
- Monitors product inventory levels.
- Maintains inventory of office supplies and other materials necessary to properly run the department.
Skills & Qualifications
Optician / Optical Sales skills & qualifications include:
- Prior customer service or sales experience
- Fashion savvy and enjoy helping people in a customer setting
- Comfortable with sales and making transactions
- Works well in a team environment
- Must be willing to work and travel to both offices
Type: Full Time (Hourly)