Optician

• Shettle Family Eye Care & Eye Wear – Dr. Scott Shettle and Dr. Logan Shettle

Come join our amazing team of eyecare professionals at our beautiful office located in St. Petersburg, Florida. We are a family owned-private practice. Dr. Scott Shettle has been practicing Optometry for over 30 years in St. Petersburg. We are searching for a professional and enthusiastic full-time Optician for our growing practice as Dr. Logan Shettle has joined our practice in May of 2025.

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma
• Florida Licensed Optician – Preferred – not mandatory
• 1-2 years’ experience working in an optical dispensary
• Extensive knowledge of frame and lens selection
• Extensive knowledge of frame adjustments and repairs
• Basic medical, Optometric and Ophthalmic terminology
• Ability to learn or have experience entering charges and payments into a practice management system
• Strong understanding of vision plans, insurance and spectacle reimbursement
• Demonstrated ability to maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA)
• ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Team oriented
• Computer literacy with basic understanding EHR Database
• RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Fitting and dispensing eyeglasses
• Dispensing contact lenses
• Placing orders for eyeglasses and contact lenses both verbally and electronically
• Retrieving authorizations for vision plans and submitting claims electronically
• Prescription verification upon arrival
• Speak with patients on the phone, schedule patient exams and appointments, check patients out, and post charges
• Assist patients in the selection of eyewear.
• Measure, fit, adjust, and repair eyewear.
• Takes pride in store appearance, shows initiative to keep store clean, attractive & organized.
• Demonstrates safe work practices. Secures & protects company assets in your control.
• Using specialized equipment such as edger, calipers, lensometers, and lens gauges.
• Educating customers on how to wear and maintain glasses and contact lenses.
• Performing administrative duties, such as managing prescriptions, customer records, and insurance.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed (i.e. customer calls, appointment scheduling, dispensing eyewear, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 (Required)

Work Location: In person