Optician

Description As an Optician you will sell, fit and dispense eyewear to patients. Our Opticians help customers look and see their best. Licensure preferred (not required).

Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday•

Friday:

8:30 AM•5:00

PM Tuesday:

8:30 AM•7:00 PM What you will be doing Evaluate customer's prescriptions and visual requirements Determine customer's current lens prescriptions, when necessary, using lensometer or lens analyzers and customer's eyeglasses Measure clients' bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers of eyes using measuring devices Assist clients in selecting frames according to style and color and ensure that frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames to suit client needs Heat, shape or bend plastic or metal frames to adjust eyeglasses to fit clients using pliers and hands Instruct customers how to wear and care for eyeglasses Show customers how to insert, remove and care for contact lenses Verify that finished lenses are ground to specifications Maintain records of customer prescriptions, work orders and payments Order and purchase frames and lenses Track inventory and sales Exhibit knowledge of vision insurance & proper use of computer software Work within the optical billing system on entering charges Performs general office duties and other duties as assigned What you know: Required High school diploma or GED equivalent Experience working in customer service Must have relevant, prior experience as an optician Excellent verbal communication skills Desired American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) or National Contact Lens Examiner (NCLE) certification Knowledge of optical goods and services Sales experience What you will receive Competitive wages Robust benefit package including medical, dental, life and disability (short•and long-term) insurance Generous paid time off (PTO) program Seven (7) company paid holidays 401(k) retirement plan with company match An organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose and Progress Inspirational culture About Midwest Vision Partners Midwest Vision Partners was founded in 2019 to build a premier eye care platform in partnership with Alpine Investors, a San Francisco-based private equity firm. Alpine is a strong supporter of MVP, given their PeopleFirst™ philosophy, unparalleled track record, significant financial resources, and a commitment to building a platform that includes physician leadership at the highest levels. Headquartered in Chicago, our mission is to provide world-class support to ophthalmologists and optometrists, enabling them to focus on improving patients' vision to help people live their best lives. Today, MVP's network consists of 16 practices, 125 physicians, and roughly 1500 employees providing medical and surgical eyecare services at over 60 locations throughout the Midwest. We strive to be the premier provider of eyecare in the Midwest through a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person