Licensed Optician - Chinook

Job summary

The Optician is responsible for fulfilling optometrist prescriptions and guiding customers through the frame selection process. Additional duties include conducting pre-testing, repairing frames, and managing third-party benefit claims.

Job details

Stay on trend with a free pair of prescription glasses every six months! Our brand is modern, fresh, fashion-focused and dynamic with a solid clinical presence. We pride ourselves on our team, our product, and our customers. We produce our own handcrafted optical frames and sunglasses at an affordable price to meet any budget. About The Role Our Opticians are central to the success of our business as they have the crucial role of fulfilling the Optometrist's prescription and supporting our customers through the frame selection process. We require a licensed Optician who is capable of delivering leading practice patient experience and provide a high standard of support to our Optometrists. It is critical that the Optician is capable of suitably complementing the advice of our Optometrists when talking to our patients about eye heath and strategies to maintain good eye health. Therefore, a strong understanding of the anatomy of the eye and a caring approach with patients is necessary. In addition to standard dispensing duties, other typical duties involve: Conduct pre-testing activities. Assist with submitting third party benefit claims. Remake, adjust and repair frames. Follow up on outstanding customer orders. About The Person At minimum the ideal applicant will have: Appropriate provincial Optician license or certification by a nationally or provincially recognized opticianry college. Whilst displaying a genuine care for eye health the Optician is also capable of confidently and effectively working with customers through the frame selection process. Strong and effective time management and organizational skills. Works with a sense of urgency and adaptability. Flexibility to work mall hours including evenings and weekends. We are a privately owned and operated Australian optical retailer and clinical service provider with a strong passion for continuous improvement and growth. Since 2012 we have grown our network to over 130 stores across three countries including 6 stores in Canada. We have a dedicated team of over 1000+ employees globally. Talk to us today! If you are interested in joining a growing global network of optometry service providers please apply. We look forward to meeting you!

What you’ll do

The Optician is responsible for fulfilling optometrist prescriptions and guiding customers through the frame selection process. Additional duties include conducting pre-testing, repairing frames, and managing third-party benefit claims.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid provincial Optician license or certification from a recognized opticianry college. The role requires a caring approach to patient eye health and flexibility to work mall hours, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Free prescription glasses every six months

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Optical Dispensing
• Patient Care
• Frame Selection
• Pre-testing
• Frame Repair
• Insurance Claims Processing
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Eye Anatomy Knowledge

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Retail
• Customer Service & Support