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JOB LOCATION

NCEENT Optical North Durham - 4102 N Roxboro St #1, Durham, NC 27704

JOB SUMMARY

Under close supervision, assist patients with selection, ordering and delivery of appropriate eyewear/vision aids and provide support related to adjustment, repair and replacement.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Greet patients with professional attitude
Analyze and interpret prescriptions, including prism
Determine facial and eye measurements to be sent to lab.
Assist the patient in selecting appropriate frames and lenses by assessing individual patient needs.
Inspect eyewear so that it meets ANSI standards
Deliver prescription eyewear/vision aids and instruct customers in use and care.
Provide follow-up services, including eyewear adjustment, repair, and replacement.
Assist in various business duties, including frame and lens inventory, supply, product display and maintenance.
Send orders for corrective eyewear and other vision aids to lab or vendors daily or when needed.
Train patients on how to remove and insert contact lenses
May assist in training new personnel.
Monitor and control all expenses pertaining to assigned location including; lab costs, frame purchases, and all other miscellaneous and controllable expenses.
Assist with inventory of frames once a year
Periodically monitor ordering and delivery or turnaround time of eyeglass orders and contact lens orders at assigned location.
Assist patients and coworkers in troubleshooting/problem solving
Other duties as described herein.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Work requires one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work requries completion of High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must have licensure by North Carolina State Board of Opticians

JOB HOURS

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

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