Now Hiring - Optician/Sales Associate in Apple Valley, MN

We are looking for a social, friendly optician to work with our customers to find the most suitable eyewear for their needs. Our store has two locations, Apple Valley and Chaska. This position, candidate must be available to work at both locations as needed.

Job duties will include optical sales, laboratory ordering, inventory control, concierge roles, as well as patient administration as needed. The role will continue to grow after training and skill ability is shown. Ability to work well with others, support them and direct under doctor-owner guidance, while keeping a professional relationship with all staff is key to success in this position.

The optician will recommend specific eyewear, take measurements, fit and adjust glasses, and teach customers to properly wear and care for their glasses or contact lenses. To be successful as an optician, you should have strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills. You should be able to recommend specialized eyewear such as for sports and occupational use, as well as informing on and recommending tints and anti-reflective coatings.

Optician Responsibilities:

• Obtaining patient prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists.
• Taking customer information and measurements of the ocular area.
• Recommending frames or contact lenses that suit the customer's style, face, and specifications.
• Adjusting and fitting frames according to the prescriptions and customer's specifications, as well as to suit the customer's face.
• Preparing work orders and lab orders.
• Using specialized equipment as the skill set grows.
• Keeping inventory on frames and contact lenses to ensure product variety and customer satisfaction.
• Repairing broken frames.
• Educating customers on how to wear and maintain glasses and contact lenses.
• Performing administrative duties, such as managing prescriptions, customer records, and insurance.

Optician Requirements:

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred but not required
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to learn optical knowledge
• Able to give instruction in a clear and concise manner to patients
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Multitasking and time management skills
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Organized, self-motivated, and reliable
• Attention to detail is a must
• General computer skills
• Multilingual is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent

-Full time hours, availability required is Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 7:00pm and Saturdays 8:30am to 3:30pm.

-Availability to work both our Apple Valley location and Chaska Location

-$16-18 an hour (plus commission after probationary period)

-Benefit packages also available after probationary period for full time employees.

This description and requirement section is not intended to include all job duties/requirements. Team members may be requested to do job-related tasks other than those listed here.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are to wear masks.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Paul, MN 55124: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location