Job Vacancy: Licensed Optometry Specialist/Technician
We are an optical store in Saudi Arabia, looking for a skilled Optometry Specialist or Technician to join our team. If you’re passionate about helping people improve their vision and possess the qualifications outlined below, we encourage you to apply.
Operational Responsibilities:
- Utilize knowledge of visual aids to advise patients on suitable eyewear solutions.
- Interpret and explain eye exam results and prescriptions from ophthalmologists and optometrists.
- Assist customers in selecting frames, considering factors like medical history, weight, materials, styles, and colors.
- Recommend appropriate lenses and frames to meet specific customer needs.
- Take precise lens measurements to determine suitable frame types and styles for individual patients.
- Adjust frames to ensure proper fit and comfort for patients.
- Prepare orders for glasses and contact lenses, verifying prescriptions, lens thickness, and other specifications.
- Ensure accuracy in processing eyewear product orders.
- Provide guidance on the care and maintenance of eyewear equipment and glasses.
- Perform frame adjustments, repairs, and replacements as needed.
- Achieve sales targets related to frames and contact lenses.
- Arrange and organize the showroom, ensuring it is always customer-ready, and follow the direct branch manager’s instructions and guidance on all work-related matters.
- Inspect glasses upon receipt from the customer to confirm readiness and quality before delivery.
Qualifications:
- A licensed Optometry Technician or Specialist certified by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
- Proven experience in retail or optical services.
- In-depth knowledge of vision correction, frame design, lens types, and coatings.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to establish and maintain lasting relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.