Optician

Work setting

• Optical dispensary
• Medical clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Analyze the client’s eyeglasses or contact lenses and by measuring the client’s eye curvature, pupillary distance and bridge width, using optical measuring devices
• Obtain specifications for eyeglasses and contact lenses from a prescription prepared by an ophthalmologist or optometrist
• Supervise or manage activities of other opticians or student opticians
• Assist clients in selecting eyeglasses
• Advise on use and care of contact lenses
• Adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client
• Train staff
• Order supplies and maintain inventory
• Provide customer service

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Social Media
• Electronic medical records
• Insurance software

Area of specialization

• Obtain specifications for eyeglasses or contact lenses and fit clients with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available