Vision Center Optician Jobs

One-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Display a professional attitude, greets patients

Analyze and interpret prescriptions, including prism

Determine facial and eye measurements to be sent to lab.

Assist the patient in selecting appropriate frames and lenses by assessing individual patient needs.

Manage inventory of frames and contact lenses to ensure optimum customer satisfaction and product variety

Place optical orders with a general understanding of insurance benefits

Good organizational and multitasking abilities

Optical experience is preferred but not necessary-we will train the right person

Review Physician’s prescriptions and orders based on medical charts

Provide honest but compassionate feedback about aesthetic choices in frames

1+ years experience in retail or customer service

Familiarity with point of sale system, computers & calculators with basic phone and math skills

Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results, with a desire to meet goals.

Strong communication skills (both oral and written)

Consistently deliver sales plan and company objectives through cultivating existing customer relationships and building new ones.

Utilizes optical prescription to recommend specific lenses and lens coatings.

Attentive to details; reviews prescriptions and/or patient information carefully; identifies special needs; consults with Optometrists, Optician or Practice Manager when necessary.

Adheres to attendance and daily time keeping requirements.

Performs other functions as assigned by Practice Manager or business needs.

1+ year of strong customer service skills (internal/external)

Previous experience in customer service, retail and/or optical

Assists with patient care and eye exams, including managing patient records and supporting patient flow throughout the exam.

No license/previous experience required. On the job training provided!

Starting pay depends on experience/credentials:

submit an application online at: careers.walmart.com**

Shifts available between: Monday-Saturday 9 AM - 8PM, Sunday 12 PM - 5 PM

Optician Level 1 (Non-Certified) - $16

Optician Level 2 (Single Certified - $17-$18.25