Optician In Training - Bloomington

Dr. Tavel is seeking a skilled and customer-focused person to join our team. As an integral part of our practice, an Optician will assist patients in selecting and fitting eyewear, providing personalized recommendations based on their visual needs, lifestyle, and preferences.
If you are passionate about providing excellent service, you don’t need optical experience to start a career at Dr. Tavel. We will teach you everything you need to know! An Optician in Training will learn and develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become a certified optician.
The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a passion for delivering exceptional service, and desire for development and personal growth.
At Dr. Tavel we deliver the following:
A culture that values diversity and inclusion
A progressive and results oriented leadership team
Investment in training and developing our staff so they can shine as experts
Pay:
Opticians in Training start at $17.00 per hour base pay.
Receive a $0.50 raise as soon as 30 days after completing the Tavel Pre-Test Certification.
Receive another $0.50 raise and become eligible for monthly bonuses as soon as 60 days (approx. 30 days after first raise) after completing the Tavel Optician Certification.
Additional Bilingual Pay for:
Spanish Fluency – additional $0.50 per hour added to base
American Sign Language (ASL) – additional $0.50 per hour added to base
Burmese Fluency – additional $1.00 per hour added to base
Responsibilities include:
Conduct thorough consultations with patients to understand their vision requirements, lifestyle preferences, and budget constraints
Provide guidance and assistance to patients in selecting frames that complement their facial features, style preferences, and prescription needs
Educate patients on proper eyewear care, lens cleaning techniques, and the benefits of different lens options
Process accurate orders for eyewear products, including lenses, frames, and accessories
Provide repair services for damaged eyewear and perform routing maintenance tasks to extend the lifespan of patients’ eyewear.
Schedule appointments, verify insurance eligibility, and authorizing benefits
Staying up to date with training to advance your skills and knowledge
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Must be able to attend mandatory two-week paid training period without absences
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused approach
Ability to provide personalized assistance and recommendations to meet patients’ individual needs
Good sense of time management and ability to prioritize tasks
Proficient in using a computer and navigating multiple windows/screens for order processing and record-keeping
A positive attitude and a willingness to strive for excellence
Detail oriented and ability to problem-solve
Availability to work hours of operations including one evening per week and Saturdays
Benefits
Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
401(k)
Vision Perk -- Free eye exams and glasses for you + large discounts for family
Health, Rx, and Dental Insurance
100% Paid Pregnancy and Parental Leave
Company Paid Life Insurance