Our Optician job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Optician role
An Optician is a healthcare professional who fits and dispenses corrective eyewear such as glasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems and improve vision. They also help customers select frames and lens designs to meet their individual needs.
Role Purpose
The purpose of an Optician is to help people with their vision needs by dispensing eyewear and providing vision care advice. Opticians work with ophthalmologists and optometrists to measure and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, as well as provide advice and instruction on their proper use and care. They also adjust and repair eyewear and provide patients with information about their vision needs. Opticians also help patients select frames that complement their facial features and lifestyle.
Optician Summary
Opticians are responsible for providing vision care services to patients. They examine, diagnose, and treat vision issues, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Opticians also fit, adjust, and repair eyeglasses and contact lenses, and provide patients with advice on eyewear selection. They must stay up to date on the latest technology in vision care and eyewear products, and must be able to explain products and services to patients. Opticians must also accurately record patient information and document services provided.
Optician Duties
- Advise customers on selection of eyeglasses and contact lenses
- Interpret prescriptions and measure customers' eyes to determine size and shape of lenses
- Verify accuracy of finished lenses
- Maintain inventory of frames and lenses
- Adjust and repair frames and fit eyeglasses
- Provide information to customers on caring for and cleaning eyewear
Optician Skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to use optical equipment
- Ability to make precise measurements
- Strong attention to detail
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Optician Requirements
- Ability to accurately measure and interpret data from optical equipment
- Knowledge of contact lenses, glasses and eyeglasses
- Proficiency in the use of eye testing equipment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to explain vision care options to clients
Personal Traits
- Excellent customer service skills
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Ability to multi-task