Optical Sales Associate/ Optician

No optical experience? No problem — we’ll train you!
Eyecare Associates of Kuna is looking for a friendly, motivated Optician to join our team. Previous optical experience is not required; we provide hands-on training and will teach you everything you need to know to be successful in the role.
If you have a background in sales, retail, customer service, or hospitality, you may be a great fit! Opticians work one-on-one with patients to help them select eyewear that fits their prescription, lifestyle, personal style, and budget. This position is a great combination of customer service, sales, healthcare, and fashion.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people, has a positive attitude, is comfortable recommending products, and is eager to learn a new skill and grow with our practice.
Benefits including:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Personal time off
• 401k
• Paid holidays
• No weekends
• Continuing Education
• Starting at $19 DOE

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm and Friday 8am-3:30pm

Responsibilities

Optician job responsibilities include:

• Help patients select frames and lenses that fit their prescription, lifestyle, and budget
• Educate patients on eyewear and lens options
• Take measurements to ensure proper fit and vision (training provided)
• Place and track eyewear orders
• Dispense, adjust, and perform minor repairs on eyewear
• Verify insurance and vision benefits when applicable
• Maintain an organized and attractive optical showroom
• Work closely with doctors and staff to provide an excellent patient experience
• Answer patient questions and resolve concerns professionally
• Accurately document information in our computer systems

Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to learn technical information and explain it clearly to patients
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple tasks
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn EHR and optical software
• Ability to provide exceptional patient service while maintaining accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous optical experience
• Experience in retail sales, healthcare, customer service, or a patient-facing role
• Experience working with insurance benefits
• Knowledge of eyewear products, lens options and frame styling

No optical experience? We will train the right candidate on lens options, measurements, adjustments, and insurance processes.