Optometric Assistant&Dispenser (Eyeglass Fitting)

Do you enjoy helping people and have an interest in vision or fashion? Or do you enjoy sales but want to sell something meaningful? Or maybe you like the idea of working in a professional environment and having your weekends free? Would you thrive in a friendly, collaborative team working together help people see better?

Victoria Vision Eye Care is a small, locally-owned optometry clinic where patient care is the priority. We have been helping patients in downtown Victoria have clear vision and healthy eyes since 1981. Our doctors and staff work together to inform a diverse range of patients about their eye health, and provide guidance in selecting eyewear and other treatments to enable lifelong eye health. Our goals are excellence in caring for our patients, caring for each other and caring for the community we serve.

We are looking an Optical Dispenser (experienced or new) to provide guidance to patients selecting eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses and other treatments based on the doctor's prescription and the patient's lifestyle. Previous experience in an optometry office environment is a significant asset, but we are happy to provide all necessary training to the right person.

Core Responsibilities

- Assisting doctors with pre-exam testing, as well as additional testing like peripheral vision testing and retinal imaging

-Assessing patient needs and recommending frame and lens selections based on appearance, lifestyle and prescription requirements

- Educating patients about types of lenses and lens enhancements

- Properly fitting new glasses

- Adjusting and repairing of frames as needed

- Answering telephones, booking and confirmation of appointments

-Dispensing contact lenses and training patients on insertion and removal of contact lenses

Required Qualifications

- General proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office

- Strong problem-solving and customer relationship skills

- Aptitude for basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions)

- Attention to detail

Desirable Qualifications

- Experience dispensing single vision and multi-focal eyeglasses

- Proficiency with tools and methods for eyeglass adjustment and repair

- Experience in consultative (needs-based) sales, with a proven record of success

- An eye for fashion and style

- Experience with contact lenses

To Apply
Please submit a resume and introductory email or cover letter

Principals only; no recruiters please.

We appreciate everyone for their interest in joining our team; however, we will only contact applicants selected for interview.

Work remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $18.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• Do you currently live in Canada?

Work Location: In person