Senior Optician

• Obtaining patient prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists.
  
• Taking customer information and measurements of the ocular area.
  
• Recommending frames or contact lenses that suit the customers style, face, and specifications.
  
• Adjusting and fitting frames according to the prescriptions and customers specifications, as well as to suit the customers face.
  
• Preparing work orders for the optical technicians to use to manufacture the lenses.
  
• Using specialized equipment, such as calipers, lensometers, and lens gauges.
  
• Keeping inventory on frames and contact lenses to ensure product variety and customer satisfaction.
  
• Repairing broken frames.
  
• Educating customers on how to wear and maintain glasses and contact lenses.
  
• Performing administrative duties, such as managing prescriptions, customer records, and insurance.
  

Requirements

• An associates degree or certification in opticianry.
  
• On-the-job training and experience in clinical work.
  
• The ability to operate specialized equipment.
  
• Excellent customer service and sales ability.