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Clarkson Eyecare

Medically based optometry exams and eyewear.

Optical Sales Associate / Optician

Full-TimePosted on 10/22/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Union, MO, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • Demonstrate communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • Be able to read, analyze, and interpret insurance forms.
  • Be able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
  • Comply with HIPAA requirements and privacy policies when handling protected health information.
  • Receive a favorable background check as required by state.
  • Provide proof of identity and the right to work in the United States.
  • Have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Have at least one year of experience in a position interacting with customers or patients, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Be able to perform the physical duties of the role, including frequent walking, sitting, and standing; regular bending, stooping, and reaching; lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds; fine motor tasks; and required visual and auditory activities. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver the Total Patient Experience by building patient relationships and providing medical support.
  • Determine patients’ wants and needs and sell products and services to exceed their expectations.
  • Help patients select frames based on style, color, facial and eye measurements, and optical prescriptions.
  • Operate auto and manual lensometers.
  • Educate patients and recommend lenses, lens coatings, and frames to meet their needs.
  • Accurately collect optical measurements, including bridge, eye size, temple length, segment heights, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and pantoscopic tilt.
  • Dispense patient orders and repair and adjust frames.
  • Dispense glasses and contact lens orders in E360.
  • Follow job aids, policies, and protocols.
  • Maintain frame standards by cleaning and organizing fully stocked, presentable areas.
  • Keep frame inventory accurate.
  • Perform general office duties and cleaning as assigned by the manager.
  • 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, or obtain them 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

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%