Optician in Training- Richmond - Dr. Tavel Optical Group

Do you have a passion for helping people and an eye for fashion? Do you love identifying your patient’s needs and educating them on premium glasses and contacts? If so, look no further, we’ve got the job for you!

At Dr. Tavel, we have been family owned for over 80 years and are focused on providing outstanding eye exams, glasses, and contacts at our 24 Indiana offices. Our team is collaborative and focused on providing a SPEC-tacular patient experience to help Hoosiers see better, look better, and feel better.

At Dr. Tavel, we deliver the following:

• Opportunities for rapid advancement to roles like Ophthalmic Technician, Floating Ophthalmic Technician, Floating Optician, Assistant Office Manager, Office Manager, or a role at our corporate office in Indianapolis
• A culture that values diversity and inclusion
• A progressive and results-oriented leadership team
• A revamped paid training program at our corporate headquarters in a classroom setting
• High-end designer frame brands for patients to choose from
• Latest advancements in technology including Telemedicine, Optos, and more!

Our ideal candidate possesses the following traits:

• Outgoing personality who enjoys interacting with patients
• Desire to help patients experience the gift of sight
• Exhibits high integrity
• Focused and detail oriented
• Outstanding problem solver
• Dedicated to learning and self-improvement
• Works well in a team setting
• Lives out Dr. Tavel’s core values

Responsibilities include:

• Style patients in frames that meet their visual and lifestyle needs
• Recommend products based on the patient’s lifestyle and visual needs
• Educate patients on the latest lens technologies

• Assisting with general front office operations: answering the phone, check-in, check-out, and pretesting patients
• All things insurance: verifying eligibility, answers questions, authorizing benefits, and pricing orders
• Staying up to date with training to advance your skills and knowledge

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Optician required
• A positive attitude and a willingness to strive for excellence
• Ability to deliver a SPEC-tacular patient experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work hours of operation including evenings and Saturdays
• Bilingual in Spanish or Burmese is a big plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation + monthly bonus
• Vacation/PTO + 6 paid holidays
• Free eye exams and glasses for you
• Generous discounts for immediate and extended family members
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance
• 401K
• Sponsored company outings for you and your family to attend

Position pay at $17 an hour

Plus bonus