Optician
Core
Fits patients with eyeglasses and contact lenses, interprets prescriptions, and manages optical inventory.
Role type
Optician
Builds
Eyewear and contact lens dispensing services
Domain
Healthcare / Optical retail
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
prescription analysis, vision troubleshooting, optical measurements, frame fitting, inventory management, ANSI standards compliance
Preferred skills
ABOC certification, contact lens dispensing experience
Technologies
lensometer, data entry systems
Responsibilities
Interpret and analyze patient prescriptions; troubleshoot vision complaints; assist patients with eyewear selection; take optical measurements; fit eyewear; inspect jobs for quality control; manage on-site inventory
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
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