Optician
Core
Dispenses eyewear by interpreting prescriptions, fitting frames and lenses, and managing inventory for patients.
Role type
Optician
Builds
Eyewear (frames and lenses) for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Optical retail
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Prescription analysis, precise optical measurements, frame fitting, inventory management, patient education
Preferred skills
Contact lens dispensing, sales techniques
Technologies
Lensometer, ANSI standards
Responsibilities
Interprets and analyzes current prescriptions; Troubleshoots vision complaints; Takes optical measurements (PD, seg heights); Fits eyewear to customer satisfaction; Inspects jobs with a lensometer for quality control; Manages on-site inventory of frames and supplies.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
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