Optician

Who We Are

At AVP•SEES Group, exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people. As one of the largest eye care networks in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, we provide our teams with the training, technology, and support they need to thrive while making a difference in patients' lives. Together, we're building the future of eye care.

Our Mission

To deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients, serve and educate our provider network, and fulfill our commitment to our stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Paid Training & Career Development

• Growth & Advancement Opportunities

• Supportive Team Environment

• Competitive Benefits Package

• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

• Employee Eyewear Discounts

• Referral Bonus Program

• Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

About the Role

As an Optician you will Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for clients according to written optical prescriptions or specifications. Assist clients with selecting frames. Measure customers for the size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions. Prepare a work order for the optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify the exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust the frame and lens position to fit the client. May shape or reshape frames.

What You’ll Do

• Work directly with customers to help meet all their eyewear needs
• Help customers choose the best frames and lenses based on their prescription needs, face fit, personal style, and lifestyle
• Expertly explain prescription terminology and product offerings to customers in terms
• Verify insurance eligibility and maximize savings for the customer
• Take and record measurements using proper measuring devices, adjust and fit eyewear, and execute these details with flawless accuracy
• Create work orders, documentation, grinding instructions for lenses for lab technicians to ensure delivery of the proper lens
• Check that the finished eyewear meets AVP’s optical standards, as well as customer requirements and requests
• Maintain records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and payments
• Perform adjustments and minor eyeglass repair
• Work with the practice team to make sure all customers receive exceptional service
• Work with sales representatives on maintaining suitable inventory to meet customer needs
• Arrange and maintain display of optical merchandise
• Keep current with trends, brands, eyewear, and lens technology
• Collaborate with the practice team to form best practices for sales and customer service that can be implemented throughout the organization