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Clarkson Eyecare

Medically based optometry exams and eyewear.

Eyewear Sales Associate / Optician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Brentwood, MO, USA
In Person
RetailRetail Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • Have at least one year in a position interacting with customers or patients, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret insurance forms.
  • Have the ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Have the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
  • Comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the employer’s privacy policies and procedures.
  • Receive a favorable background-check result as required by state.
  • Provide proof of identity and the right to work in the United States.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Be able to perform frequent walking, sitting, and standing; regular bending, stooping, and reaching; and lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 pounds.
  • Have strong fine motor skills and full use of hands, and visual and auditory acuity, including color, depth, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Be able to drive or climb occasionally, as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Build relationships with patients while delivering medical support through the Total Patient Experience.
  • Determine patients’ wants and needs and sell products and services to exceed their expectations.
  • Assist patients in selecting frames based on style and color, coordinating frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions.
  • Operate auto-lensometers and manual lensometers.
  • Educate patients and recommend lenses, lens coatings, and frames suited to their needs.
  • Accurately collect measurements, including bridge, eye size, temple length, segment heights, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and pantoscopic tilt.
  • Dispense patient orders, repair and adjust frames, and dispense glasses and contact lens orders in E360.
  • Follow job aids, policies, and protocols to maintain accurate frame inventory.
  • Clean and organize frame areas, maintaining presentation and stock.
  • Perform general office duties and cleaning assigned by the manager, and assist with other office duties as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous medical office experience is preferred; previous ophthalmic experience is strongly preferred.
  • Current ABO/ABOC and NCLE certifications are preferred, but may be obtained within the first two years of employment.

About the company

Clarkson Eyecare provides medically based optometry services, offering comprehensive eye exams and related eye health care, along with eyewear sales. Its exams use up-to-date diagnostic tools to assess vision, diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments or glasses, and monitor eye health during follow-up visits. The company differentiates itself through a doctor-led, medically focused approach and by expanding access via mergers and a broad network that accepts many insurance plans. Its goal is to protect and improve patients’ eye health by delivering reliable, accessible eye care to a diverse population.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Kirkwood, Missouri

Founded

1979

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What believers are saying

  • Clarkson Eyecare now spans St. Louis, Cincinnati, Minneapolis, Ann Arbor, and Louisville.
  • Bennett Optometry joined Clarkson Eyecare in Ann Arbor, expanding Midwest reach.
  • EyeCare Partners' 2024 debt exchange pushed major maturities beyond 2027, buying runway.

What critics are saying

  • EyeCare Partners disclosed refinancing on 2024-05-03, signaling heavy leverage.
  • Bloomberg Law reported 2025 cash fell to $17.7 million from $38.3 million.
  • Office closures like Overland on 2026-05-15 show network pruning and margin pressure.

What makes Clarkson Eyecare unique

  • Clarkson Eyecare blends optometry, eyewear sales, and medically integrated eye care.
  • Its St. Louis roots and 80-plus offices create dense regional patient access.
  • The brand accepts major medical and vision insurers, widening patient volume.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Maternity Leave
  • Medical Malpractice Insurance
  • State License Reimbursements

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

8%