Job Description

St. Stephen Eyecare is a solo optometric practice. Our goal is to care for the health of our friends and neighbors vision — especially those over age 40.

We find that they appreciate our full suite of services; which includes preventable vision loss and the diagnosis of diseases and conditions of the eye. We need a seasoned optician to help them see clearly in life’s most challenging conditions.

Come help others and rediscover why you became an eyewear consultant. Join our team of friendly professionals dedicated to helping friends and neighbors see clearly each and every day of their lives.

St. Stephen is within walking distance of the US and is a lovely town with a chocolate factory. Locals brag that the surrounding area is home to some of the best trout fishing in North America.

If the opportunity to stretch your skills as a solo optician motivates you; and, you are interested in building relationships that will last a lifetime, then do not wait any longer! 

To find out more about us, we invite out you to check us out:

http://www.saintstepheneyecare.ca

Your Role as Optician:

Strong communication and customer service skills are essential for this position. We will be asking you to greet and advise patients who have received a recommendation for eyewear and spectacle lenses from the optometrist, Dr. Michael Murphy. 

Responsibilities:

• Advise patients about spectacle lens technology;

• Provide superior customer service and patient care; 

• Use the appointment scheduling and record search software, patient records, and other tools at your disposal to record accurate and clear notes about the patient encounter; 

• Ensure the quality and accuracy of all completed eyewear and complete electronic patient records; 

• Maintain acceptable performance according to professional standards; 

• Manage frame inventory within budget guidelines;

• Stay current and adapt to changes in protocols, procedures and the products and services offered; 

• Be an ambassador for our practice in the community; 

• Perform any other tasks requested by the doctor or your coworkers; 

• Participate in special projects as needed;

• Perform the required tests during eye exam as needed.

Required Skills:

 • Excellent communication skills, especially verbal, and for patient support; 

• Professionalism and active listening; 

• Excellent presentation skills and ability to adapt to different personalities in order to respond well to patients; 

• A patience demeanor, ease of approach and calm behavior; 

• Ability to manage patients' expectations and concerns; 

• Can-Do personality; sense of organization and thoroughness; 

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment; 

• Willing to work in a team and use a collaborative approach to daily challenges;

 • Demonstrate a willingness to learn and/or coach other team member on how to dispense and perform simple repairs; 

• Sense of initiative and effectiveness; 

• Comfortable in working with computers, ability to learn new software and technologies; 

• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite; 

• Comfortable working closely with patients.

Training and \Work Experience:

  • Two years hands-on experience in an eyecare optical environment. 

Job Details: 

Saint Stephen Eyecare offers the possibility of a relocation bonus to this great work environment!

This is a full-time position. We offer competitive compensation as well as bonuses. Candidates must be willing to relocate and ready to work approximately 37 hours a week, Workdays are weekdays and early evenings on a flexible schedule. 

 

We thank all applicants for their interest but we will only communicate with candidates selected for an interview.

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