Optician — Ophthalmology

Job overview

The Optician — Ophthalmology role is onsite in Tyler, TX, at Eyecare Associates of East Texas. Compensation is not specified. EyeCare Partners describes its mission as enhancing vision, advancing eye care, and improving lives through clinically integrated eye care. The optician helps deliver a positive patient experience by fitting and dispensing glasses and contact lenses based on prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists. The role connects patient needs with optical products and services while supporting the clinic’s patient care and retail work.

What you'll do

• Build patient relationships and provide medical support
• determine patient needs and assist with frame selection
• operate auto and manual lensometers
• recommend lenses, coatings, and frames
• collect optical measurements
• dispense orders and repair or adjust frames
• maintain frame displays and inventory
• perform assigned office duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

optician

ophthalmology

tyler tx

eyecare partners

eyecare associates of east texas

patient experience

frame selection

lens measurements

glasses and contacts

optical dispensing

high school diploma or ged

abo/aboc and ncle preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

A high school diploma or GED and one year in a customer-interactive position are required. ABO/ABOC and NCLE certifications are preferred or may be obtained within the first two years of employment.

About the employer

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.