Job Description

The Apprentice Optician creates exceptional value in the lives of patients by delivering exceptional service.



Conveys a commitment to providing unsurpassed Patient Experience by performing the following Sales and Service Process steps: + Greeting the Patient + Explaining the Process in a transparent way
+ Merchandise Selection
+ Solve visual problems or challenges for customers
+ Tendering
+ Dispensing
Assists the patient in selecting frames and lenses that are best suited for their vision, lifestyle and budgetary needs. Suggests improvements and recommends solutions to problems. Assists other employees with difficult and complex areas of customer product needs and prescriptions Anticipates problems before they occur; explores underlying reasons for recurring customer problems; goes beyond symptoms to get at causes; strives to develop long-term solutions to problems Shows patience and courtesy with patients; tracks down answers to unfamiliar questions or products Ensures finished eyewear optical standards and customer requirements/requests Takes personal ownership to achieve personal and practice results Serves as a role model for development and a technical resource for all Operates the Point of Sale terminal inputting customer and prescription information with accuracy and attention to detail Accurately operates the Point of Sale, when required, collecting proper payment following company security procedures and retaining proper change for a variety of transactions

Requirements:
High school graduate or equivalent Part of a sanctioned Optician Apprenticeship Program within a licensed state Strong customer service skills: communicator, listener and team builder Knowledge of current optical theory and merchandise Strong basic math skills Awareness of current fashion trends Sales and service skills Familiarity with POS, computers and calculators Embrace new technology and change

Benefits

401(k) with Match Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD Vision Service Plan Employee Vision Discount Program HSA/FSA PTO Paid Holidays Benefits applicable to full Time Employees only.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.





Req Benefits: Benefits: 401(k) with Match, Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD, Vision Service Plan, Employee Vision Discount, Program HSA/FSA, PTO, Paid Holidays Benefits applicable to Full Time Employment only


Compensation: $33.65 - $33.65 per hour