What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at Gallup Eye Group?
Gallup Eye Group is seeking an experienced individual for our optical department. Sales experience preferred. ABO certification and optical experience preferred, but not required. The ideal candidate will have inventory and/or retail management experience, or a business/sales background or degree.
Job Duties
- Assists patients in selecting eyeglasses frames in accordance with prescription specifications, desired use, and facial structure.
- Adjusts, repairs, dispenses frames.
- Orders and tracks lenses in a timely manner.
- Organizes and replenishes frame boards.
Required Experience
- Preferred: ABO certification; sales leadership or managerial background. Fluent in Spanish or Navajo would be a plus.
- Must be able to organize and prioritize a variety of responsibilities
- Flexibility is a must. Each day and patient is unique. Innate adaptability will be needed.
- Ability to work in fast paced medical setting
- Ability to respectfully contribute to a team while being mindful of office values
- Ability to clearly and confidently articulate patient education
- Ability to engage with and assist patients with compassion and thoughtfulness
- Aptitude for thoroughness, detail
- Basic math skills required and used daily to complete tasks
Our mission is to deliver the highest quality eye care to our patients, in a professional, courteous, and compassionate manner. We will incorporate quality personnel, strong evidence-based clinical care, and advanced technology in order to achieve this goal. We value professional patient interactions with quality clinical care performed in a pleasant work environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
- Navajo (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $19