Optician jobs in New Mexico

Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico private optometry practice currently has an opening for an Optician to become part of our growing team. Our Optical staff delivers excellent customer service by educating and selling the best possible eyewear solution for each customer's needs. Our experienced staff takes optical measurements necessary for eyewear preparation; orders eyewear from the laboratory based on prescription and patient preference, and performs quality inspection of lenses and frames and dispensing frames to patients. The Optician will be responsible for ordering and maintaining the frame inventory to ensure profitable optical sales and fashionable selection for our patient base. Front office duties may include answering the phones, scheduling appointments and pulling insurance authorizations.

Part Time:

Monday -10:00a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Wed and Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Requirements

We are seeking candidates with the skills and abilities to perform the following duties:

•Strong technical skills including neutralizing prismatic prescriptions with a manual lensometer.
•Inspect completed glasses and interpret ANSI tolerance charts.
•Adjust eyewear to patient, using appropriate tools and instruct on cleaning/handling.
•Make any necessary repairs using appropriate parts and tools.
•Maintain equipment and inventory of frames and supplies.
•Maintain accurate patient records.
•Enters all sales data completely and accurately at point of sale.
•Maintains Optical Shop cleanliness and appearance for display of goods and equipment.
•Maintains smooth customer flow during hours of operation.
•Monitors wait times for service and for goods ordered--keeping customers informed on what we are doing to resolve problem.
•Perform all necessary phone calls regarding eyeglass prescriptions, obtaining insurance authorizations, ordering supplies and answering patient questions.
•Return weekly lenses and frames under warranty.
•Aid in posting optical charges and in keeping cash drawer balanced.

• Monitor Invoices daily to ensure accurate charges from labs and frame purchases.

Ideal candidates will possess the following traits:
•Ability to work independently in a busy environment
•Skills to address & resolve challenging lens and Rx adaptations.
•Accuracy, thoroughness, willingness to learn
•Must be flexible to offer coverage when co-workers are absent.
•Since position requires patient, customer and vendor contact, individual must exhibit excellent customer service, pleasant manners, be professional in conduct, and represent high ethical standards.

Education Requirements

H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.

ABO Certification preferred.

Minimum three years of optical experience in dispensing and optical laboratory.

Excellent computer skills required.

Benefits

Will offer a competitive benefit package including paid vacations, medical, dental, simple IRA with a company match and a profit sharing plan for full time employees.

Our employees enjoy an excellent working environment with no weekends, holidays or on-call coverage required. We also offer discounts on eye care exams, eyeglasses and contact lenses to employees and their families.

Contact Info

Phone: 505-293-3515
Fax : 505-293-3274

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Experience:

• Optical: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person