Optician

We are currently asking for expressions of interest prior to a job opportunity announcement and so, this is not a job availability announcement. Please follow the prompts to express interest in this position and in our group by posting your resume on our career website.Milauskas Eye Institute is searching for an enthusiastic, patient focused, full time Optician/Optical Sales Specialist for our Rancho Mirage office locations. Great work hours, generous Spiff program, no late evenings, no major holidays, a robust benefits package anda team oriented working environment where you are seen, heard and respected as well as clear career ladder opportunities.Our top Candidates will bring at least one year of ophthalmic technician experience or have a strong background in upscale retail sales and excellent tenure in positions.This is your opportunity to join one of the areas most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry. Dr. Albert T. Milauskas founded the Milauskas Eye Institute to provide the highest quality eye care to patients. Since its founding, theMilauskasEye Institute has continued to grow and flourish as the premiere eye care practice in the Coachella Valley.With a roster of outstanding doctors and staff, the commitment to quality eye care continues today. We are a nationally recognized leader with an excellent clinical support team and dynamic leadership. We are committed to customer service, and making every interaction extraordinary while inspiring the complete confidence of our patients. Our employees contribute directly to the growth and success of our practices, and take pride in being a member of our team. We strongly believe that the manner in which our patients and customers are treated by our employees is as important as the services provided by the doctor.All of us at Milauskas Eye Institute are committed to inclusion and belonging. We believe today more than ever that creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make it easy for others to do the same will benefit us all. It isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of caring, listening and service. We would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities. For more information, please visit our webpage at milauskas-eye.comThe 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, sizing and color.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 power Orders custom lens products from identified vendors and monitors process to ensure on-time delivery and communicates any delays to patientPost charges, patient and insurance claim payments and bill insurance when neededOrder contact lenses and/or trialsVerifies lens prescriptions of ordered lenses and checks for accuracy Assists 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 used Maintains job knowledge by participating in continuing education opportunities and trainingAbility to perform troubleshoot to determine cause for issues with new eyeglasses Follows clinical work-flowto 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 assignedPreferably two plus years of optician experienceCandidates must be passionate about fashion, eye-wear, and the retail industryExtremely detail-oriented and excellent at multitaskingAble to lead the team by projecting a consistent professional, and friendly demeanorExcited by a fast-paced, ever-changing work environmentA self-sufficient employee with energy to spareAble to remain calm and work well under pressure and be capable of handling a diverse set of responsibilitiesIn Turn We Will Provide:Benefits to full time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short and long 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 opportunitiesOffered pay range $21.00/Hr-23.00/Hr. dependent upon experience#ESP2

Created: 2025-10-04