Optician jobs in Knoxville, TN

Optician measures and fits contact lenses and eyeglass frames based on prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. Takes precision measurements of eyes using a pupilometer and other devices to ensure proper fit of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Being an Optician assists and advises customers in selecting frames based on their prescription, lifestyle needs, and style preferences. Inspects lenses for quality, fits and adjusts eyewear, and repairs eyewear as needed. Additionally, Optician instructs customer on correct eyeglasses and contact lens care and maintenance. May process work orders and sales. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Applicable License. Requires Licensed Optician. Typically reports to a manager. Optician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Optician
  • The Eye Group - South
  • Knoxville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Opticians are responsible for selling eyewear and eyewear accessories to patients. They ensure patients are fitted with the right-size frames that fit their needs and lifestyle and dispense lenses with correct prescription and measurements. Opticians are at the heart of our business. Their technical and customer service skills ensure patient satisfaction and repeat business.
    Duties and Responsibilities
    • Delivers extraordinary experience to each and every patient. Provides patients with a complete understanding of our customized recommendations for products and services
    • Develops own clientele from providing outstanding service and obtaining referrals
    • Keeps current on company/industry products and procedures, manufacturer rebates, and types of lenses and frames available
    • Takes and returns patient calls, updating patients on the status of their order and resolving order issues should they arise. Escalates any issues with the Store Manager, as necessary.
    • Retrieves patient charts and electronic health records
    • Assists patients in selecting frames, lens type, and lens treatments including tints and coatings; depending on specific patient needs and facial measurements
    • Educates patients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care
    • Collect eye and face measurements to ensure proper fit
    • Interprets prescriptions written by optometrist and ophthalmologist
    • Creates work orders for lab technicians, specifying information on lenses needed
    • Follows-up on all pending orders. Verifies all orders are within the time guidelines given and informs patients of status if delays occur. Notifies patient when orders arrive from lab/manufacturer
    • Dispenses glasses by inspecting the product, checking for proper fit, adjusting if necessary, and asking for feedback
    • Adjusts eyewear to ensure visual acuity, proper fit, and patient comfort. Using various tools, performs eyewear adjustments and repairs
    • Proficient in using tools such as pupilometers, PD Sticks, lensometers, pliers, wrenches, frame warmers, etc
    • Regularly communicates with technicians and/or store managers, providing additional patient information, or asking for an order status
    • Inspects the final product ensuring there are no flaws; Cleans and polishes lenses using cloths and solvents
    • Cleans and organizes frame boards, displays, mirrors, work bench, office area, bathroom, and breakroom, maintaining overall cleanliness and visual appeal of the store
    • Restocks retail boards with new merchandize
    • Understands product issues and analyzes any problems. Thoroughly and accurately answers patients' questions regarding insurance, warranty, products, materials, services, pricing, upgrades, promotions, etc
    • Collaborates with technicians, front desk associates, Managers, and Optometrist
    • Sells miscellaneous products such as cleaners, contact lens supply, sunglasses, safety glasses, etc
    Requirements:
    Qualifications
    • High School Diploma
    • Minimum of one-year experience working as an Optician strongly preferred
    • Experience with HIPAA requirements preferred
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
    • Excellent customer service skills and pleasant demeanor, experience with sales preferred
    • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
    • Dependability and punctuality
    • Ability to lift up to 30lbs, bend, kneel, and stand up to 8hrs a day
    Physical Demands

    • This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

    Req Benefits: Benefits: 401(k) with Match, Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD, Vision Service Plan, Employee Vision Discount, Program HSA/FSA, PTO, Paid Holidays *Benefits applicable to Full Time Employment only*
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Licensed Optician - General Manager
  • America's Best
  • Knoxville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Job Description What would you do? – The Specifics Achieve and maintain the highest level of customer service. Monitor and achieve profit, sales and performance goals (i.e. reviewing the P&L). Monitor...
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Optician - Tennessee Eye Care (Knoxville and Lenoir City)
  • Summit Medical Group
  • Lenoir, TN FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities Tennessee Eye Care - Knoxville and Lenoir City, a division of Summit Medical Group, is seeking Optician. This is a Full time opportunity. The right candiate will Provide eyeglasses an...
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Registered Dietitian for Assisted Living Communities
  • Crandall Corporate Dietitians
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Registered Dietitian Assisted Living Communities Do you enjoy working with residents in senior living communities? Then ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Urgent Team - New Grads Welcome
  • Urgent Team Management
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Urgent Team is looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Urgent Team - New Grads Welcome
  • Hiring Now!
  • Rockford, TN
  • Urgent Team is looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Urgent Team - New Grads Welcome
  • Hiring Now!
  • Louisville, TN
  • Urgent Team is looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Urgent Team - New Grads Welcome
  • Urgent Team Management
  • Clinton, TN
  • Urgent Team is looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Urgent Team - New Grads Welcome
  • Hiring Now!
  • Maryville, TN
  • Urgent Team is looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Urgent Team - New Grads Welcome
  • Urgent Team Management
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • Urgent Team is looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) - Women's Health Specialist, North K
  • Community Health System
  • Powell, TN
  • Job Description A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a population of 178,874 as of the 2010 census, making it the state's third largest city after Nashville and Memphis. Knoxville is the principal city of the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which, in 2016, was 868,546, up 0.9 percent, or 7,377 people, from to 2015. The KMSA is, in turn, the central component of the Knoxville-Sevierville-La Follette Combined Statistical Area, which, in 2013, had a population of 1,096,961. First settled in 178...
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Income Estimation for Optician jobs
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What does an Optician do?

Optician in Las Cruces, NM
There they receive hands-on experience working as real opticians; they learn about optical mathematics, optical physics and how to use precision eye measuring instruments.
December 18, 2019
Optician in Tallahassee, FL
Opticians make eyeglasses, sell eyeglasses, repair eyeglasses and adjust eyeglasses.
February 10, 2020
Optician in Bridgeport, CT
Some opticians enter the occupation with an associate’s degree or a certificate from a community college or technical school.
February 09, 2020