Optometry Job Offers

Join Our Dynamic Team – Dispenser/Optician Wanted!

Summerland Optometry is hiring!
We’re looking for a friendly and motivated Dispenser or Optician to join our expanding clinic. If you love helping people, see and feel their best and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we want to meet you!

The Ideal Candidate:
We’re seeking someone who is:

• Friendly, positive, and enthusiastic
• A great communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Organized and able to multitask efficiently
• A team player who thrives in a busy environment
• A strong background in optical services and retail sales, with the ability to provide exceptional customer service

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispensing glasses and providing exceptional optical service
• Assisting patients with frame selection and lens choices
• Supporting front desk and administrative tasks and imaging as needed

Compensation & Perks:

• Health Spending Account
• Annual Frame Allowance
• Complimentary Eye Exams
• Free Eyeglass Lenses (1 pair/year)
• Free Zest & IPL Facial Treatments (2x/year)
• Eyecare Products & Contact Lenses at Cost
• Friends & Family Discounts (2/year)

How to Apply:
Please fill the form or drop off your resume in person at the clinic – we look forward to meeting you!

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Optician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting customers in selecting eyewear, fitting and adjusting glasses, and ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction. This role requires a combination of technical skills and excellent interpersonal abilities to provide exceptional service in a retail environment.

Duties

• Assist customers in choosing the right eyewear based on their needs and preferences.
• Perform fittings and adjustments to ensure proper alignment and comfort of eyewear.
• Maintain knowledge of optical products, including lenses, frames, and contact lenses.
• Process orders for eyewear and manage inventory effectively.
• Collaborate with optometrists to ensure accurate prescriptions are filled.
• Educate customers on proper eyewear care and maintenance.
• Utilize optical equipment for lens measurements and adjustments.
• Handle sales transactions efficiently while providing outstanding customer service.
• Assist with clinic operations including checking in patients, fielding phone calls, and other front desk duties as needed.

Skills

• Licensed Optician with the College of Opticians of Ontario
• 2+ years of experience preferred
• Knowledge of optical terminology and products is essential.
• Proficiency in using software systems for patient management is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with customers and team members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Retail management experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Compensation between $28-$32 per hour

We are looking for a licensed optician/student optician or an individual with experience dispensing eyewear. We aspire to grow our team by adding a dedicated, enthusiastic individual who is a fast learner, demonstrates excellent communication skills and a passion for providing superb patient care. Being comfortable with computers and technology is an asset.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties: *will include but not be limited to*

-Dispensing eyeglasses - making the appropriate lens recommendations, frame selection, neutralizing eyewear

-Managing the eyeglasses inventory

-Repairing eyeglasses / Adjustments 

-Administrative duties - insurance direct billing, taking payments, answering phone calls, replying to emails

If you feel you would be an asset to our team, please forward your resume.

Our location in BARRIE is looking for an OPTICAL SALES ASSOCIATE.

Essential Functions:

Greet an approach customers // Help customers find the best and most suitable products that meet their needs //

Take measurements, fit, adjust, repair and dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses // 

Conduct pretest procedures on patients to help make eye appointments more efficient //

Work in partnership with our optometrist to serve the needs of our clients //

Work in collaboration with team members to maximize store profits // Meet and exceed optical sales targets

Education and Experience:

2 years of optical sales expereince // customer service experience // excellent interpersonal and communication skills //

able to troubleshoot patients issues with new eyewear // proficiency using computers and EMR systems //

flexible and adaptable // able to take initiative with projects and ideas for marketing, efficiency and process improvements to help grow the business //

ability to work in a team environment //

proven track record in sales