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Provides patients with a complete understanding of our customized recommendations for products and services\nDevelops own clientele from providing outstanding service and obtaining referrals\nKeeps current on company/industry products and procedures, manufacturer rebates, and types of lenses and frames available\nTakes 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\nRetrieves patient charts and electronic health records\nAssists patients in selecting frames, lens type, and lens treatments including tints and coatings; depending on specific patient needs and facial measurements\nEducates patients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care\nCollect eye and face measurements to ensure proper fit\nInterprets prescriptions written by optometrist and ophthalmologist\nCreates work orders for lab technicians, specifying information on lenses needed\nFollows-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\nDispenses glasses by inspecting the product, checking for proper fit, adjusting if necessary, and asking for feedback\nAdjusts eyewear to ensure visual acuity, proper fit, and patient comfort. Using various tools, performs eyewear adjustments and repairs\nProficient in using tools such as pupilometers, PD Sticks, lensometers, pliers, wrenches, frame warmers, etc.\nRegularly communicates with technicians and/or store managers, providing additional patient information, or asking for an order status\nInspects the final product ensuring there are no flaws; Cleans and polishes lenses using cloths and solvents\nCleans and organizes frame boards, displays, mirrors, work bench, office area, bathroom, and breakroom, maintaining overall cleanliness and visual appeal of the store\nRestocks retail boards with new merchandize\nUnderstands product issues and analyzes any problems. Thoroughly and accurately answers patients’ questions regarding insurance, warranty, products, materials, services, pricing, upgrades, promotions, etc.\nCollaborates with technicians, front desk associates, Managers, and Optometrist.\nSells miscellaneous products such as cleaners, contact lens supply, sunglasses, safety glasses, etc\nPerforms other duties as needed and as assigned by manager\nRequirements:\nQualifications\nHigh School Diploma\nMinimum of one-year experience working as an Optician strongly preferred\nExperience with HIPAA requirements preferred\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail\nStrong communication skills (verbal and written)\nExcellent customer service skills and pleasant demeanor, experience with sales preferred\nManual dexterity and hand-eye coordination\nDependability and punctuality\nAbility to lift up to 30lbs, bend, kneel, and stand up to 8hrs a day\nBenefits\n401(k) with Match\nMedical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD\nVision Service Plan\nEmployee Vision Discount Program\nHSA/FSA\nPTO\nPaid Holidays\nBenefits applicable to full Time Employees only.\nPhysical Demands\nThis position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.\n\nReq 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*\nCompensation: $20.50 - $27.50 per hour","company":"Frederick Optometry","rawCompany":"frederick optometry","city":"Frederick","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:46:34.403Z","occupations":[{"code":"29-2081.00","title":"Opticians, Dispensing","slug":"opticians-dispensing"},{"code":"29-1041.00","title":"Optometrists","slug":"optometrists"},{"code":"51-9083.00","title":"Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians","slug":"ophthalmic-laboratory-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"621320","title":"Offices of Optometrists","slug":"offices-of-optometrists"},{"code":"456130","title":"Optical Goods Retailers","slug":"optical-goods-retailers"},{"code":"423460","title":"Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"ophthalmic-goods-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Optician","description":"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.\n\nDelivers extraordinary experience to each patient. Provides patients with a complete understanding of our customized recommendations for products and services\nDevelops own clientele from providing outstanding service and obtaining referrals\nKeeps current on company/industry products and procedures, manufacturer rebates, and types of lenses and frames available\nTakes and returns patient calls, updating patients on the status of their order and resolving order issues should they arise. 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Thoroughly and accurately answers patients’ questions regarding insurance, warranty, products, materials, services, pricing, upgrades, promotions, etc.\nCollaborates with technicians, front desk associates, Managers, and Optometrist.\nSells miscellaneous products such as cleaners, contact lens supply, sunglasses, safety glasses, etc\nPerforms other duties as needed and as assigned by manager\nRequirements:\nQualifications\nHigh School Diploma\nMinimum of one-year experience working as an Optician strongly preferred\nExperience with HIPAA requirements preferred\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail\nStrong communication skills (verbal and written)\nExcellent customer service skills and pleasant demeanor, experience with sales preferred\nManual dexterity and hand-eye coordination\nDependability and punctuality\nAbility to lift up to 30lbs, bend, kneel, and stand up to 8hrs a day\nBenefits\n401(k) with Match\nMedical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD\nVision Service Plan\nEmployee Vision Discount Program\nHSA/FSA\nPTO\nPaid Holidays\nBenefits applicable to full Time Employees only.\nPhysical Demands\nThis position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.\n\nReq 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*\nCompensation: $20.50 - $27.50 per hour","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:46:34.403Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:46:34.403Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frederick Optometry","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Frederick","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"7b1fcdf36f8563777a12c473"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7b1fcdf36f8563777a12c473"}}