Optical Technician / Optician
Core
Dispense and fit glasses and contact lenses, assist patients in selecting frames, and operate lensometers to support ophthalmic and optometric care.
Role type
Optical Technician (Ophthalmic Dispensing)
Builds
Patient eyewear and contact lens orders
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmic Retail
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Frame selection and fitting, Lensometer operation (auto/manual), Prescription interpretation, Patient measurements (PD, vertex, pantoscopic tilt), Frame repair and adjustment, Customer service
Preferred skills
Medical office experience, Ophthalmic experience, ABO/NCLE certifications
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Responsibilities
Assist patients in selecting frames based on style, color, and facial measurements; Educate patients on lens options and coatings; Collect precise eye measurements; Dispense glasses and contact lens orders; Repair and adjust patient frames.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC