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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Optician to join our eye care team. The successful candidate will be responsible for fitting and dispensing corrective lenses for the correction of patients' vision. You will determine the specifications of various ophthalmic appliances that will give the necessary correction to a person's eyesight. You will also assist and advise patients in selecting frames according to style and color, coordinating frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of optometric equipment, strong customer service skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients.
Responsibilities
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- Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness
- Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other visual aids
- Provide patients with eye and vision care instructions
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Assist and advise patients in selecting frames
- Measure patients for size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription
- Prepare work orders for optical laboratory
- Ensure all orders arrive and are to the specification of the patient
- Maintain awareness of latest eyewear trends and technology
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as an Optician
- Licensed to practice as an Optician
- In-depth knowledge of eye-related disorders and conditions
- Ability to use and maintain modern ophthalmic equipment
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Professional certification (e.g. ABO, NCLE)
- High school diploma; Degree in Optometry or relevant field is a plus
- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience with optometric equipment?
- How do you handle difficult patients?
- Can you describe a time when you had to deal with a challenging situation at work and how you handled it?
- What strategies do you use to keep up with the latest trends in eyewear?
- How do you ensure the accuracy of patient records?