Optician Apprentice - Cleveland Eye Clinic

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Learn Optical Skills: Shadow experienced opticians to learn about frame selection, lens measurements, and fitting techniques.
• Customer Service: Assist patients in selecting frames, providing recommendations based on their prescription, face shape, and style preferences.
• Lens Edging: Acquire knowledge of lens cutting and edging processes, including shaping lenses to fit frames accurately.
• Frame Adjustments: Gain proficiency in adjusting and repairing eyewear to ensure proper fit and comfort for patients.
• Optical Dispensing: Assist in dispensing prescription eyewear, ensuring accurate lens prescriptions and proper frame adjustments.
• Inventory Management: Assist with inventory maintenance, including ordering, receiving, and organizing frames and lenses.
• Administrative Tasks: Perform various administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and maintaining patient records.
• Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to pay close attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in frame and lens measurements.
• Technical Aptitude: Basic understanding of optical concepts and a willingness to learn optical equipment operation.
• Team Player: Capable of working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and following instructions from senior staff.
• Customer Focus: Commitment to providing excellent customer service and ensuring patient satisfaction.

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
• Uniform reimbursement
• An organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose and Progress
• Inspirational culture