Optical Manager

Company Overview

At Scott & Christie Eyecare Associates, North Park Ophthalmology Associates, and Good Looks Eyewear, we are passionate about making a meaningful difference in our patients’ lives every day. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional eye care with compassion, respect, and personalized attention, while utilizing the latest advances in ocular diagnostics and treatment.

With convenient locations in Cranberry Township, McCandless, and Pittsburgh, PA, we proudly serve our communities with a full spectrum of services, including care for Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease, Dry Eye Disease, Routine Vision exams and contact lens fittings.

We are also actively involved in clinical trials, giving our team the opportunity to be part of innovative advancements and cutting-edge treatments in eye care.

Why Join Us?

When you join our team, you become part of a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking environment where your contributions truly matter. We are committed to professional growth, continuous learning, and providing the highest standard of patient care.

If you’re looking to build a rewarding career in healthcare and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Come grow with us!

Position Summary

The Optician must be able to work with our diverse base of customers (i.e. pediatric, adolescent, and adult) by delivering quality optical care and outstanding and friendly customer service establishing customer loyalty. The Optician must be able to assist patients with eyeglasses and contact lens ordering and fittings. The Optician must also possess strong sales skills by demonstrating a high level of knowledge about our products and determining our patient's need for eyewear to recommend specific accessories and or enhancement for glasses.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with physician regarding questions or concerns about prescriptions and other eye-related issues• 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 coating, and frames to suit client needs• Verify that finished lenses are ground to specifications• Creating work orders for lab technicians to ensure delivery of the proper lenses• Heat, shape, or bend plastic or metal frames to adjust eyeglasses to fit clients, using pliers and hands• Repairing broken/damaged frames• Educating clients on proper wear and care of eyeglasses• Determine clients' current lens prescriptions, when necessary, using lensometers or lens analyzers and clients' eyeglasses• Keeping track of orders, prescriptions, and inventory• Arrange and maintain displays of optical merchandise• Attend training workshops/meetings as scheduled• Interpretation of prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and optometrists

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Ged required * Minimum 5 years eyecare experience State Licensed Master Optician • Minimum Associates or equivalent and on-the-job training or post-secondary education• Strong computer knowledge and skills with a minimum typing speed of 30 AW PM Able to navigate multiple system applications• Ability to effectively communicate• Professionalism• Multi-tasking• Time Management• Organizational Skills• Attention to Detail • Strong computer knowledge and skills with a minimum typing speed of 30 AW PM.• Able to navigate multiple system applications.Preferred Skills: • Prior retail sales or work in the healthcare industry (preferred)

Company Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE:

• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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