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Optician / Frame Stylist
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AEG Vision
Pittsburgh, PA (In Person)
$32,538 Salary, Full-Time
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Optician / Frame Stylist AEG Vision - 3.0 Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time $14 - $16 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Optical experience Sales Customer service Full Job Description Optician Opticians are responsible for selling & dispensing eyewear to patients. They ensure patients are fitted with the right-size frames that fit their needs and lifestyle and dispense lenses with correct prescription and measurements. Our opticians LOVE to give style advice to help our patients look and see their best. Our opticians are at the heart of our business. Their technical and customer service skills ensure patient satisfaction and repeat business. This role requires no prior experience, we provide all training necessary. Responsibilities Delivers extraordinary experience to each and every patient. Provides patients with a complete understanding of our customized recommendations for products and services. Develops own clientele from providing outstanding service and obtaining referrals. Keeps current on company/industry products and procedures, manufacturer rebates, and types of lenses and frames available. Takes and returns patient calls, updating patients on the status of their order and resolving order issues should they arise. Escalates any issues with the Store Manager, as necessary. Assists patients in selecting frames, lens type, and lens treatments including tints and coatings; depending on specific patient needs and facial measurements. Educates patients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care. Collect eye and face measurements to ensure proper fit. Creates work orders for lab technicians, specifying information on lenses needed. Follows-up on all pending orders. Verifies all orders are within the time guidelines given and informs patients of status if delays occur. Notifies patient when orders arrive from lab/manufacturer. Dispenses glasses by inspecting the product, checking for proper fit, adjusting if necessary, and asking for feedback. Adjusts eyewear to ensure visual acuity, proper fit, and patient comfort. Using various tools, performs eyewear adjustments and repairs. Regularly communicates with technicians and/or store managers, providing additional patient information, or asking for an order status. Inspects the final product ensuring there are no flaws; Cleans and polishes lenses using cloths and solvents. Cleans and organizes frame boards, displays, mirrors, work bench, office area, bathroom, and breakroom, maintaining overall cleanliness and visual appeal of the store. Restocks retail boards with new merchandise. Understands product issues and analyzes any problems. Thoroughly and accurately answers patients' questions regarding insurance, warranty, products, materials, services, pricing, upgrades, promotions, etc. Collaborates with Managers and Optometrist. Sells miscellaneous products such as cleaners, contact lens supply, sunglasses, safety glasses, etc. Skills Prior Experience in the optical field preferred. High School Diploma Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Strong communication skills (verbal and written) Excellent customer service skills and pleasant demeanor, experience with sales preferred Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination Dependability and punctuality Ability to lift up to 30lbs, bend, kneel, and stand up to 8hrs a day