Hunterdon Family Eye Care Licensed Optician Annandale, NJ · Part time

Help patients select, fit, and dispense eyeglasses

Description

Job Description: Licensed Optician (New Jersey)

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Licensed Optician to join our team in a private, high-end optometry practice. Our ideal candidate is someone who excels in providing top-tier customer service, with a focus on the needs and desires of each individual client. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment that emphasizes personalized care and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert fitting and adjustments of eyeglasses for patients, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and comfort.
  • Utilize office finishing skills to provide custom lens fabrication and quality control.
  • Interpret prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists and recommend appropriate eyewear solutions.
  • Assist patients in selecting frames and lenses that suit their style, vision needs, and budget.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current optical trends and product offerings.
  • Deliver superior customer service in a private, high-end optometry setting, ensuring a positive and professional experience for each patient.
  • Educate patients on proper eyewear care and maintenance.
  • Perform other optical duties as necessary, including dispensing glasses and lenses and managing inventory.

Qualifications:

  • Valid New Jersey Optician’s License.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in an opticianry role, with a focus on patient care and eyewear dispensing.
  • Strong experience in office finishing techniques, with the ability to produce and customize lenses in-house.
  • Proficiency with Vision Service Plan (VSP) and EyeMed insurance.
  • Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
  • Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Work Schedule:

  • 27-30 hours per week
  • One evening shift (until 7 PM)
  • One Saturday shift (until 1 PM)

If you are a dedicated, skilled, and customer-oriented optician with a passion for delivering exceptional care, we encourage you to apply to join our dynamic and friendly team.