Optometric Technician at Clavenna Vision Institute (CVI)

Birmingham, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Optical Care, Customer Service, Eyeglasses Fitting, Sales Skills, Prescription Interpretation, Frame Selection, Lens Recommendation, Work Order Creation, Frame Adjustment, Eyewear Care Education, Lensometer Operation, Inventory Management, Merchandise Display, Computer Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills

Industry

Description

Company Overview Clavenna Vision Institute has been serving the Birmingham community for more than 40 years, providing comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services. Specializing in cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma management, and advanced contact lens fitting, the practice is well-known for its patient-centered care and long-standing reputation. A great fit for candidates who value tradition, community trust, and excellence in eye health. Position Summary The Optometric Technician must be able to work with our diverse base of customers (i.e. pediatric, adolescent, and adult) by delivering quality optical care and outstanding and friendly customer service establishing customer loyalty. The Optometric Technician must be able to assist patients with eyeglasses ordering and fittings. The Optometric Technician must also possess strong sales skills by demonstrating a high level of knowledge about our products and determining our patient's need for eyewear to recommend specific accessories and or enhancement for glasses. Responsibilities • Interpretation of prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and optometrists • Communicate with physician regarding questions or concerns about prescriptions and other eye-related issues • Measure bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers, using measuring devices • Assist in selecting frames according to style and color, and ensure that frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions • Recommend specific lenses, lens coating, other lens enhancements, and frames to suit patient needs • Verify that finished lenses are ground to specifications • Create work orders for lab technicians to ensure delivery of the proper lenses • Heat, shape, or bend plastic or metal frames in order to adjust eyeglasses to properly fit • Repair broken/damaged frames • Educate on proper wear and care of eyeglasses and contact lens • Determine clients' current lens prescriptions, when necessary, using lensometers or lens analyzers, and mark up progressives correctly • Keeping track of orders, prescriptions, and inventory • Arrange and maintain displays of optical merchandise • Attend training workshops/meetings as scheduled • Other duties as assigned Qualifications Qualifications: • Associates must possess either a High School Diploma or GED • 2 years of eyecare experience required •Ability to demonstrate eye–hand coordination, manual/finger dexterity, agility, and color vision and depth perception with visual acuity correctable to 20/25 while fitting eyeglasses and contacts • Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office; especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external. • Exercises sound judgment in responding to inquiries; understands when to route inquiries to next level • Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail • Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames. Ability to adapt to frequent priority changes • Team player that develops strong collaborative working relationships with internal partners and can effectively engage and to build consensus among cross-functional teams Preferred Skills: • Apprentice Dispensing Optician License preferred • ABO and/or NCLE preferred Company Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees: Medical Dental Vision 401k w/ Match HSA/FSA Telemedicine Generous PTO Package We also offer the following benefits for FREE: Employee Discounts and Perks Employee Assistance Program Group Life/AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #INDHP

Responsibilities

The Optometric Technician will deliver quality optical care and outstanding customer service to a diverse patient base, assisting with eyeglasses ordering, fittings, and demonstrating strong product knowledge to recommend eyewear and accessories. Responsibilities include interpreting prescriptions, taking precise measurements for fittings, verifying lens specifications, creating lab work orders, and educating patients on the care of their eyewear.