Optician

Thomas Eye Group is a trusted name in eye care, committed to delivering exceptional services with a personal touch. We are looking for a talented Optician to join our dynamic team. If you have a passion for precision, a flair for fashion, and a desire to help others see better, this opportunity is for you! **Key Responsibilities:** - **Design & Fit:** Measure, design, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for patients based on optical prescriptions. - **Customer Service:** Provide exceptional customer service, assisting patients in selecting frames and ensuring the perfect fit for their eyewear. - **Precision & Accuracy:** Prepare work orders for optical labs, verify the exactness of finished lenses, and make necessary adjustments. - **Eyewear Management:** Manage eyewear orders, perform quality inspections, and maintain inventory levels. - **Patient Education:** Educate patients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care, and provide follow-up services including adjustments and repairs. - **Team Collaboration:** Work closely with prescribing providers, collaborate with existing personnel for a cohesive experience for our patients, and assist in training new personnel. **Why Work With Us?** - **Competitive Pay:** Includes commission on materials sold. - **Growth Opportunities:** Opportunities for training and career advancement within our organization, as well as an annual grant for continuing education certifications. - **Collaborative Environment:** Join a supportive team where your contributions are valued and make a difference in our patients' lives. *Education:* Minimum High school diploma or GED required. *Licensing:* ABO and Georgia Licensed Dispensing Optician certification welcomed *Experience:* Current experience in an eyeglass dispensary, final inspection of eyewear with manual lensometer, ability to do adjustments and repairs of eyewear. **Skills:** - Excellent customer service and sales skills - Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with EMR systems - Compulink experience strongly preferred. - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written - Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality - Ability to read a manual lensometer, perform quality checks on eyewear including neutralizing prescriptions, transposing if needed, and troubleshooting any patient issues that may arise from an eyeglass order. - Familiarity with contact lens ordering & performing I&Rs.