Optician

Job Description

Job Description

(Mobile, AL) : Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking an Optician .

Essential Duties:
• Demonstrate positive behavior towards customers, associates, and the company.
• Assist customers with the selection and fitting of eyewear.
• Inspect and repair eyewear.
• Assist with the selection of eyewear, magnifiers, and optical accessories.
• Solve problems and provide solutions to patients’ eyewear concerns.
• Maintain neat and attractive dispensing areas.
• Operate the practice management system efficiently and update patient records.
• Assign prices to eyewear and return defective products to manufacturers.
• Conduct periodic inventories.
• Adhere to assigned work schedules, observe work hours, and maintain consistent attendance.
• Attend in-service programs as required.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Follow all corporate and departmental policies and comply with the Employee Handbook.
• Perform other duties as needed or directed.

Requirements/Skills:
• High school diploma required; technical experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of optical work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to use inspection and fitting tools for eyewear.
• Strong manual dexterity for examining, adjusting, and repairing eyewear.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions and assist with optical product selection.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills to address and resolve customer concerns.
• Ability to maintain organized and professional work areas.
• Proficiency with practice management systems and patient record updates.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in assigning prices and managing inventory.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift moderate weights for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity to handle, adjust, and repair eyewear.
• Visual acuity for inspecting eyewear and assisting customers with fittings.
• Must exert medium force to lift and carry 20–50 lbs occasionally, 10–15 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly.
• Ability to concentrate in a busy office environment with distractions such as conversations and foot traffic.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) was founded in 2015 to meet the growing demand for technical and professional talent. We are a WBENC Certified executive and technical search firm providing custom-tailored staffing solutions and talent acquisition to the Gulf South Region and nationwide.

Company Description

Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) was founded in 2015 to meet the growing demand for technical and professional talent. We are a WBENC Certified executive and technical search firm providing custom-tailored staffing solutions and talent acquisition to the Gulf South Region and nationwide.