Optician jobs in Texas

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
  • Family Vision Associates
  • Abilene, TX 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*
  • 21 Days Ago

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Optician
  • Texas State Optical
  • Schertz, TX FULL_TIME
  • Optician (Full-Time) Job Description At Texas State Optical in Schertz, our Opticians not only aspire to always provide our visitors with an exceptional shopping experience, but are the faces of what ...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Optician
  • Vision City
  • Arlington, TX PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Full-Time or Part-Time help needed. Experience required. Well-established, private practice in Arlington TX. Please upload resume with a good contact phone number. Vision City 5520 S. Cooper St Ste 11...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Optician
  • Dove Creek-OMNI Vision
  • San Antonio, TX 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 wit...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Optician
  • Vision Source
  • Hutto, TX FULL_TIME
  • Do you love fashion, fun people, and helping clients look their best? Then, if you know retail sales and want to learn optical sales, this may be your perfect career! Join the Hutto Family Eye Care te...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Optician
  • NVISION Eye Centers
  • San Antonio, TX FULL_TIME
  • Overview NVISION® Eye Centers is the leading ophthalmology partner comprised of the nation’s leading providers of ophthalmic physician services. Based in Aliso Viejo, California, the Company operates ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Optician
  • Pearle Vision
  • Glen Burnie, MD
  • Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and customer-oriented Optician to join our team at Pearle Vision of Glen ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Optician
  • AEG Vision
  • Coppell, TX
  • 541 E Sandy Lake Road, Coppell, Texas 75019Coppell Vision Center Opticians are responsible for selling eyewear and eyewe...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Optician
  • AEG Vision
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 2111 Custer Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525Mountain View Eye Specialists Opticians are responsible for selling eyewe...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Optician
  • Mann Eye
  • Austin, TX
  • Contributes to the company by providing efficient optical and customer service skills to patients. The optician should p...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Optician
  • America's Best
  • Kent, WA
  • Company Description America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest and fastest-growing optical retailers ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Optician
  • America's Best
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Company Description America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest and fastest-growing optical retailers ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Optician
  • America's Best
  • Seattle, WA
  • Company Description America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest and fastest-growing optical retailers ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Optician
  • Clarkson Eyecare
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • An Optician will achieve a world class Total Patient Experience that both maximizes the retail sales but also supports t...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Texas (/ˈtɛksəs/, locally /ˈtɛksɪz/; Spanish: Texas or Tejas Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtexas] (listen)) is the second largest state in the United States by both area and population. Geographically located in the South Central region of the country, Texas shares borders with the U.S. states of Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, New Mexico to the west, and the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas to the southwest, while the Gulf of Mexico is to the southeast. Houston is the most populous city in Texas and the fourth largest in the...
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Income Estimation for Optician jobs
$46,545 to $60,553

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