Interested in a new career as an Optician at Colorado Eye Center - East Lake?  Great bonus potential.  Apply today!!

This is your opportunity to join one of the areas most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry. We are a nationally recognized leader in EMR and technology 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. 

Colorado Eye Center - East Lake is seeking an energetic Optician who will dispense and fit spectacles, contact lenses and other optical aides, working from printed or computerized prescriptions with assistance.  The Optician will advise patients on various types of lenses and spectacle frames, including advice on style, weight, and color.  Instructs patients on how to wear and care for their spectacles and contacts.  

Eyecare Services Partners selects best-in-class Ophthalmic and Optometric practices that are focused on essential eye health issues. Our practice groups excel in the utilization of advanced technology and processes to provide safe and optimal outcomes for our practices. ESP and our associated practices represent a community of dedicated leaders, compassionate providers and surgeons, plus highly skilled clinical teams supporting communities and their eye care needs.

***Eyecare Services Partners will now only consider candidates who can verify prior to hire that they either have been fully vaccinated against the Covid 19 virus or have started the vaccine process by having their initial dose before starting in their new position and are committed to completing that process within 30 days of starting work.

• Consult with patients to select appropriate products based on the needs of the individual.  Actively listen and question the patient/customer regarding life style to aid in proper lens and frame selection.
• Address any patient concerns with patience and a caring attitude. Point out the benefits of comfort, vision correction, savings and value to the patient. Close the sale and thank the patient by name for their purchase.
• Read and interpret eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions as written by the eye care providers, and follow all instructions accordingly.
• Take time to assist in taking frame and facial measurements to ensure correct fit and positioning. This will ensure a comfortable fit and good vision correction.
• Utilize small handheld instruments as well as larger instruments and machines, including: pupilometer and lensometer.
• Attend monthly sales meetings and read all of the product and skill memos provided by your team.  These will provide you with important updates and selling tips.
• Troubleshoot patient complaints; adjust or repair spectacles as needed.
• Communicate with patients regarding their insurance benefits and pricing.
• Ensure complete patient confidentiality as established by the practice policies and HIPAA.
• Coordinate with the clinical associates/doctors to ensure a clean handoff from clinic to dispensary.
• Work in cooperation with other dispensary associates to meet and exceed daily and monthly sales goals.

• High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred.
• It is highly preferred that all Opticians obtain ABO certification within 18 months of employment.
• Customer centric focus.
• Strongly prefer demonstrated sales experience.
• Strongly prefer some ophthalmic experience but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work as a team player.
• Excellent math skills that allow for precise work (basic algebraic equations and monetary calculations).
• Strong organization and problem solving skills, proficient with Microsoft applications.
• Ability to make decisions using industry standards that can be checked with precise measurements of accuracy.

In turn we will offer:

• Benefits to full time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401k and short and long term disability.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Paid parking where applicable.
• Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected.
• Clear career ladder opportunities.
• Offered pay range $18.00/Hr-23.00/Hr. 

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