Optician

Delaware Eye Care Center is building a pool of qualified candidates for our Optician role. This is an opportunity to get on our radar for upcoming positions, enjoy predictable hours with no late evenings or major holiday shifts, and access comprehensive benefits along with opportunities for career growth.Delaware Eye Care Center is searching for a patient focused, skilled Optician - No nights, no major holidays or Sundays, a robust benefits package, a team-oriented working environment where you are heard and respected as well as clear career ladder opportunities. Delaware Eye Care Centers is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, individually based, high quality, eye health care. Our doctors are board-certified, skilled ophthalmologists and optometrists that provide a range of services to help our patients attain the clearest vision possible. Our services cover a range of eye problems, including cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disorders, dry eye, and ocular injuries. We have the common goal of ascertaining the most appropriate care for any given patient, explaining the purpose of the treatment, and in initiating said therapy in a courteous and compassionate manner, irrespective of age, gender, nationality, and race or payment program. The Optician will sell and dispense eyeglasses, contacts, and other optical aids, according to written prescriptions. They will advise patients on various types of lenses and spectacle frames, including advice on style, weight, and color.  Responsibilities:Provides patient education regarding lens materials, products, and designsPerforms prescription analysis such as interpreting and transposingProvides recommendations to patients regarding proper eyeglass frame selectionDetermines ideal recommendations by incorporating frame design, lens materials and optics with patient’s prescription and lifestyle considerationsPerforms eyeglass frame adjustments and repairs. Includes proper alignment of frame, comfortable fit, functional vision and instructions on proper wear and care of eyeglassesPerforms accurate measurements of lens power, pupillary distance, multifocal segment height, lens base curve, vertex distance, and prism powerOrders custom lens products from identified vendors and monitors process to ensure on-time delivery and communicates any delays to patientsPost charges, patient and insurance claim payments and bill insurance when neededOrder contact lenses and/or trialsVerifies lens prescriptions of ordered lenses and checks for accuracyAssists in the return of authorized merchandise to manufacturersDesign, arrange and maintain product displaysMonitors product inventory levelsMaintains inventory of office supplies and other materials necessary to properly run the departmentMaintains instruments and hand tools usedMaintains job knowledge by participating in continuing education opportunities and trainingAbility to perform troubleshoot to determine cause for issues with new eyeglassesFollows clinical workflow to ensure a clean hand-off from clinic to dispensary.Work in cooperation with other dispensary associates to meet and exceed daily and monthly sales goalsExecutes duties of position in a professional and courteous mannerHandles sensitive information in a confidential mannerPerforms other tasks and duties as assigned Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent.ABO/NCLE certification required.Florida Optician license preferredOne to two years of retail optician experience requiredStrong organizational and problem-solving skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, staff, managers, and doctorsUnderstanding of the anatomy of the eye as well as normal, abnormal vision and perceptionBasic computer literacy requiredExcellent math skills that allow for precise work related to opticianry and sales (basic algebraic equations and monetary calculations)In Turn We Will Provide:Benefits to full-time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short-term disabilityCompany paid life insurancePaid holidays and generous paid time offPaid parking where applicableTeam oriented working environment where you are heard and respectedClear career ladder opportunities#ESP2

Created: 2026-04-15