Red Deer Eye Care Centre is looking for an enthusiastic Optician with experience fitting contact lenses.

We are a fast-paced, family-oriented optometry office serving thousands of Central Albertans yearly since 1940. We take pride in customer service and providing customized eyewear solutions for our patients. If you want to join the largest eye care provider in Central Alberta then we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

Dynamic, positive, challenging, and rewarding team-oriented work environment that promotes both individual and team development
Progressive , ongoing training and career development opportunities
Competitive salary
Benefits including optical, dental, health, disability and life insurance (full time employment only)

Responsibilities:

Providing excellent patient care and customer experience
Educating patients about and selecting the eyewear products best suited for their lifestyle and budget
Educating patients on the care, insertion, and removal of contact lenses
Assessing the fit of soft, rigid, hybrid, and scleral contact lenses (in conjunction with an optometrist as/if needed)
Ability to troubleshoot various contact lens complications, again with the assistance of an optometrist as needed
Adjusting and repairing frames
Submitting insurance claims and receiving payments
Becoming cross-trained on scheduling appointments, covering front desk

What we require:

Passion for helping people see and feel their best
Proficient computer knowledge, ideally including VisualEyes software (will train)
Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and phone skills
Reliable and punctual - must be available to work days, Wednesday evenings (7pm) and Saturdays (9-2pm). Evenings and Saturdays are on a rotation
Minimum 1 years' experience in an optical environment is required

Please send the following to Attention: Koren

Cover letter
Resume
Salary expectation must be on cover letter. Please also note if you require a full-time position.

Thank you for your interest. To learn more about our practice, visit . We look forward to hearing from you!

_Please note only qualified applicants will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you._

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Vision care

Work Location: In person