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We are currently hiring a full-time, outgoing, detail and patient
service oriented team player to work in the optical dispensary
in our 4 doctor clinic. Experience as an optician preferred but
willing to train and have certified. If you enjoy giving excellent
customer service, working with people and have a high work
ethic, please contact us. We offer very competitive pay based
upon experience and training.
Duties:
a. discuss the client's eyewear needs
b. choose the appropriate frame to satisfy the client's comfort,
appearance and prescription requirements
c. discuss and recommend types of lenses and/or lens
enhancements
d. make sure that lenses conform to the prescription of the
optometrist
e. shape the lenses and fit the lenses to the frame, making
sure that the lenses meet quality standards
f. make sure that the new eyewear fits correctly and
comfortably
g. carry out minor repairs to damaged frames.
Skills/Qualifications:
Professionalism, Customer Focus, Outstanding Bedside
Manner,
Teamwork, Organization, Verbal & Written Communication,
Supply Management
Due to the high number of applicants, only those selected for
an interview will be contacted.
If you do not currently hold a Canadian Work Visa you will not
be considered for this position.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Licensure by the appropriate provincial or territorial licensing board
Additional Skills
- Supervise or manage activities of other opticians or student opticians
Specific Skills
- Advise on use and care of contact lenses
- Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client
- Fit clients with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses
- Cut and edge lenses and fit lenses into frames
- Assist clients in selecting eyeglasses
- Arrange for grinding or polishing of lenses or grind or polish lenses