Lead Optician

Kapperman McGarvey Eye Care
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2024
Looking for a leader to join our expanding family focused practice with benefits provided and a work environment that Doctors and Staff truly care about and love!
As a Lead Optician, you will be an essential part of an outstanding team, seamlessly taking customers through the process of selecting and ordering eyewear and accessories that best suit them, assisting with fitting, and providing education on the proper care for their chosen products — all within a fun and upbeat environment.

When you join Chattanooga, you become part of a collaborative team in a relaxed atmosphere that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch to the members of our community. Bring your upbeat personality and build a career you'll love in this Optician job in our Chattanooga, TN location.

Independent four doctor optometry practice seeking a lead optician to supervise and manage optician team of four. Optical sales skills, interaction with vendors to include frame inventory management and purchasing, measuring, and fitting eyewear, ordering, verifying, adjusting, dispensing, and troubleshooting spectacle lens are needed skills.

Perks & Benefits:
No Weekends
Bonus Incentive
Retirement Option
Uniforms Provided

Join the team and apply for our Optician job today!

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional customer service by understanding and assisting patients' needs.
  • Guide and assist patients in the eyewear and frame/lens selection process by using extensive knowledge of product lines and options to educate the client.
  • Maximize sales offerings and educate clients on lens options.
  • Use proper tools to take accurate measurements and fit/adjust eyewear for patient needs.
  • Promise accurate delivery & turnaround times meeting the patients' needs. Immediately notify the patient of any delays in delivery times.
  • Stock eyeglass cases, cleaners, and contact lens station, and ensure frame boards are full as applicable.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 1-3 years previous Optician experience preferred
  • Fashion savvy and enjoy helping people in a customer setting.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including strong interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable with sales and making transactions.
  • Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.

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