Find & Apply For Optician Jobs in Northbrook, Illinois

Our growing practice is expanding and looking to hire a vibrant, compassionate, and professional experienced optician to meet our growing needs. The Mind-Eye Institute is an optometry practice with an emphasis on neuro-optometric rehabilitation that provides world-class care by measuring the eye as well as how the brain processes its visual inputs. Each person's unique reactions and responses to lens changes are measured with state-of-the-art therapeutic lenses. Through groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, Dr. Zelinsky and her team have been creating life-changing experiences for nearly 30 years.

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//mindeye.com/ Duties include assisting patients in frame and lens selection, educating patients on new technology in optics, adjusting and dispensing eyewear, 2+ years of experience reading/neutralizing prescriptions using a manual lensometer ordering lenses from labs, and final inspection of eyewear. We are looking to fill a full-time position as soon as possible. Essential Functions Assisting patients in frame selection, ensuring a proper fit for the patient's measurements and prescription requirements Interpreting prescription Ability to educate the patient on the latest lens designs, materials, and coatings to suit the patient's needs Calculating costs Ordering frames and lenses from the lab Perform final inspection of spectacles using a manual lensometer Dispensing eyewear, contacts, and other optical goods Adjusting glasses Troubleshoot any problems that a patient may have with their eyewear General repair to eyewear, including nose pads, screws, drill mount bushings, and temple cover replacements Instruct patients on how to insert, remove and care for contact lenses Assisting patients with contact lens orders and rebates Maintain an orderly and clean work station Comfortable using computers and able to adapt to new software easily

Qualifications and Requirements:

The ideal candidate for this position would have 2+ years of experience as an optician and must be very detail-oriented and a great multitasker. The candidate should have a working knowledge of optics and the visual system and excel in math and customer service. Many of our patients are brain-injured or learning disabled, so empathy and understanding towards others are very important as well. This is a non-commissioned sales position and compensation is based on experience.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person