Job Description

At the University Eye Center (UEC) of the State University of New York College of Optometry, we are inspired to make a difference and are committed to integrity and excellence. We welcome new ideas and encourage continuous improvement. We strive for a culture that regards people as professionals and will foster trust, commitment, consistency,a nd results. We strive to have a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented, and results-oriented culture.

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic New York State-licensed optician with excellent people and technical skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced eyewear center. As a team staff optician, the successful candidate will interact with faculty, staff, optometric students, and patients on a daily basis. Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to provide an excellent patient experience are required. Applicants must be knowledgeable of and be able to explain to patients proper frame selection, lens materials, and lens designs; possess exemplary fitting and adjusting skills; and have experience working with vision insurance plans. The individual must be sales savvy and aware of current trends and developments in lenses and eyewear. Must be flexible with the scheduling needs of the department.

Requirements:

• Current New York State Opticians’ License
• Ability to commit to a schedule including evenings and Saturdays
• Electronic medical records experience and knowledge of vision care plans

This is a New York State Civil Service position with a starting total annual salary of $52,047 and a generous benefits package. View our Benefits at a Glance . 

• Paid time off – 13 days of vacation leave, 13 days of paid holiday leave, and 5 days of personal leave per year
• NYS Employee Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

The State University of New York, College of Optometry is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with disability, members of underrepresented groups, or anyone who would enrich the diversity of the College.

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The State University of New York College of Optometry advances visual health and patient care through leadership in education, research and service. More than a half century ago a group of dedicated optometrists and benefactors came together to create an institution that would support optometric education, vision science research and extend quality vision care to all New Yorkers and the surrounding community. The State University of New York College of Optometry evolved from this mission. Since we opened our doors to our first class of students in 1971, the College has grown to become one of the leading optometric education and vision research centers in the world. The College houses the University Eye Center — one of the largest outpatient vision care clinics in the country—and engages in cutting edge research that is helping to shape the future of optometric care.

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