Optician jobs in Alna, ME

About us

Berries Hearing & Optical Center is a small Maine business located in beautiful Brunswick, Maine. Berries was founded to help members of the Midcoast community improve their hearing and vision by providing the best quality eyewear, hearing aids, accessories and customer service. We are a private practice that has been locally owned and operated since 1936.

This person will serve as an ABO-certified Optician, and perform independently as an optical professional. Working with customers, fitting eyewear, managing inventory and vendors, and independently leading the optical department will be big parts of the job.

This is a small company and we love what we do. Our customers love us, and expect us to do high quality work and take care of their hearing and vision needs. Responsibilities will vary, and the right candidate will need to be flexible, willing to adapt, and enjoy tackling an evolving variety of challenging tasks. This person will be expected to change gears quickly, be a team player, & pitch in when needed to make sure our customers’ experience is top notch…and have fun doing it!

At minimum, assigned tasks will include:

· Working with Customers: determine customer’s individual needs, manage expectations, and recommend solutions that obtain their prescription and vision goals, all within their style and budget

· Fitting Eyewear: ensure eyewear matches prescription, perform fine tuning and adjustments

· Managing Optical Vendors & Inventory: order appropriate frames and lens technology, follow up with suppliers, maintain inventory, keep up with fashion trends appropriate for Berries’ clientele

· Cross-training Coworkers: provide on-the-job training to coworkers on basic optical skills

· Front Office Support: work with customers and front office staff with both hearing and optical portions of the business, assist with scheduling, answering phones, and other administrative tasks

This person must work well with others, be a confident communicator, and interface well with customers, vendors, & other professionals. Prioritizing, multitasking, and resolving conflicts in a professional manner, both in and out of the office, will be necessary parts of the job. This person will need to be self-sufficient, organized, and have the experience to lead the optical department and deliver results.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Experience:

• Optical: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person