- Obtaining patient prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists.
- Taking customer information and measurements of the ocular area.
- Recommending frames or contact lenses that suit the customers style, face, and specifications.
- Adjusting and fitting frames according to the prescriptions and customers specifications, as well as to suit the customers face.
- Preparing work orders for the optical technicians to use to manufacture the lenses.
- Using specialized equipment, such as calipers, lensometers, and lens gauges.
- Keeping inventory on frames and contact lenses to ensure product variety and customer satisfaction.
- Repairing broken frames.
- Educating customers on how to wear and maintain glasses and contact lenses.
- Performing administrative duties, such as managing prescriptions, customer records, and insurance.
Requirements
- An associates degree or certification in opticianry.
- On-the-job training and experience in clinical work.
- The ability to operate specialized equipment.
- Excellent customer service and sales ability.
An associate's degree or certification in opticianry. On-the-job training and experience in clinical work. The ability to operate specialized equipment. Excellent customer service and sales ability.