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This Position is for a Optician/Optical Administrator (Part Time) with a company located in Gautier.

Job Summary: The basic function of the Optical Associate, Optician is to attract and retain customers by delivering exceptional customer service, fosters customer retention, and promotes outstanding associate/doctor satisfaction.

Drive profitable store sales by fostering a customer care culture through practicing and use of effective retail sales skills utilizing the Total Customer Experience Model. Develops professional business relationships with other Associates, Host, and Doctor.

Duties and Responsibilities: Fills ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fits and adapts lenses and frames, to include but not limited to the following: Utilizing optical prescription, evaluates prescription in conjunction with customer's visual requirements; Recommends specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames to suit customer needs; Assists customers in the selection of frames and coordinates frames with optical measurements and prescription; Conducts measurements of bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers using appropriate tools. Ensures high quality through accurate measurements, correct pricing, and realistic delivery time quotes. Maximize Managed Vision Care relationships and sales opportunities as measured by: Effective plan administration and local service. Improvements in average transaction. Locally initiated plans. Assist with the timely implementation of approved Marketing programs by the execution of marketing programs and initiatives. Ensure positive and productive host relationships through Host participation, support, and satisfaction measured by Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Other duties as assigned by Optical Manager and other Associates.

Education and Qualifications: If Required by State: Applicable State licensure or certification by a nationally-recognized optician association as an optician. Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results. Experience and results with a retail or customer service establishment. Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed customer expectations as well as foster positive and results-oriented associate, doctor, and host relationships. Success in store merchandising and attention to detail. Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in related field. Experience with personal computers preferred.

Benefits: Salary Ranges: $11.65 - $24.47. Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation  package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, pleaseâ?¯click here  https://www.vspvision.com/careers/benefits

AAP/EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled