Job Description
Job Description
Big news! Focus Family EyeCare is re-branding and evolving into Tulsa Eye Clinic! We're thrilled to usher in a new era of exceptional vision care for the Tulsa community. At Tulsa Eye Clinic, we believe that great vision care should be both professional and enjoyable! We're a patient-focused clinic dedicated to providing outstanding eye health services in a fun, friendly, and supportive environment. We're excited to find a new Optician Apprentice / Optical Assistant to join our vibrant team – someone with an outgoing personality, a natural ability to connect with people, and a proactive spirit to help shape our new brand identity.
No prior experience is necessary – we're ready to train the right individual who brings enthusiasm and a desire to learn, and who is eager to take charge in making our re-brand a success!
Job Description:
Are you naturally outgoing, love to make people smile, and eager to launch a professional career in healthcare? Do you thrive on new beginnings and willingly take charge when opportunities arise? This is your chance! We're looking for a fun-loving Optician Apprentice / Optical Assistant to become a vital part of our team, especially during our exciting transition to Tulsa Eye Clinic. You'll receive comprehensive, hands-on training from seasoned professionals, learning everything from helping patients pick out their perfect frames to understanding the latest lens technologies. If you're excited to learn, have a professional demeanor, thrive in a lively environment where you can interact with patients all day, and are enthusiastic about being an active participant in our re-branding efforts, then we want to meet you!
Responsibilities (with training provided):
- Warmly greeting every patient and making them feel comfortable and welcome from the moment they walk in, smoothly introducing them to the "new" Tulsa Eye Clinic experience.
- Learning to confidently assist patients in selecting stylish frames that not only look great but also fit their lifestyle and prescription.
- Training to take precise measurements for eyeglasses, ensuring a perfect fit and clear vision.
- Mastering the art of explaining various lens options and enhancements in an easy-to-understand way, helping patients make informed choices.
- Learning to expertly fit and adjust eyeglasses, ensuring maximum comfort and optimal visual clarity.
- Assisting with minor eyewear repairs and adjustments with a helpful attitude.
- Maintaining accurate patient records and efficiently processing orders, adapting to new systems or processes during the re-brand.
- Assisting with the organization and vibrant display of our frame selection and optical supplies, contributing ideas for the new clinic's aesthetic.
- Collaborating seamlessly with our optometrists and the rest of the clinic team to ensure a smooth and enjoyable patient journey, actively participating in discussions about the new brand.
- Keeping our optical display area inviting and tidy, embodying the new Tulsa Eye Clinic atmosphere.
- Assisting with various administrative tasks, always with a professional and can-do attitude, particularly those related to the re-branding effort.
- Enthusiastically embrace and promote the new Tulsa Eye Clinic brand identity to patients and the community.
- Proactively offer ideas and take initiative to ensure a successful and smooth transition during our re-branding.
Qualifications:
- No experience required! We are committed to providing all the training you'll need to succeed.
- A fun, outgoing, and engaging personality that makes patients feel at ease.
- A strong desire to learn, grow, and build a professional career in the optical field.
- Willingness to take charge, be proactive, and contribute actively to the re-branding process.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – you love talking to people!
- A positive attitude and a genuine passion for helping others.
- Great attention to detail, even while having fun.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Tulsa Eye Clinic (Formerly Focus Family EyeCare) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.