Posted 2 days ago
Optician
@ Carrington Optometry
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Carrington Optometry is hiring a licensed Optician on a part-time basis. The role centres on helping patients choose eyewear and lenses, educating them on options, and meeting sales goals. The posting asks for strong sales ability, patient-education skills and a licence in good standing, and offers competitive compensation with sales incentives.
Responsibilities:
- Fit and dispense eyewear, lenses and coatings
- Educate patients on lens options and technologies
- Meet or exceed sales goals
- Maintain an organized optical dispensary
- Support inventory management
Requirements summary:
- Licensed Optician in good standing
- Strong sales and relationship-building ability
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in a team
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Department | Retail |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Licensed Optician |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Carrington Optometry
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Sales-Driven | Patient-Focused | Relationship Builder
Are you a passionate, motivated Optician who loves helping people look great, see clearly, and feel confident in their eyewear choices?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused Optician to join our team! The ideal candidate combines strong optical knowledge with excellent sales skills, a genuine passion for patient education, and the ability to create an exceptional experience from start to finish.
About the RoleAs an Optician, you will play an important role in helping patients find the right eyewear solutions for their individual vision needs, lifestyle, and personal style. You will use your optical expertise, communication skills, and sales abilities to educate patients, build lasting relationships, and drive practice growth.
Key ResponsibilitiesSales & Patient Experience
- Deliver an exceptional, personalized patient experience while creating a welcoming and engaging environment.
- Confidently recommend and sell eyewear, lenses, coatings, and optical products based on each patient's individual needs.
- Use consultative selling techniques to understand patient needs, identify opportunities, and present solutions that provide value.
- Meet or exceed established sales goals and contribute to overall practice performance.
- Stay knowledgeable about current eyewear trends, frame collections, lens technologies, and product innovations.
- Build patient loyalty through relationship selling, follow-up, and outstanding service.
Patient Education & Optical Expertise
- Educate patients on lens options, materials, treatments, coatings, and technologies to help them make informed decisions.
- Clearly explain the benefits of premium lens options and how they can improve visual comfort, performance, and everyday life.
- Help patients understand their prescriptions and make confident choices that support their vision needs.
- Provide expert frame styling, fitting, measurements, adjustments, and dispensing services.
- Take the time to explain the value of quality eyewear and the importance of appropriate vision solutions.
Teamwork & Practice Growth
- Work collaboratively with optometrists and team members to ensure a seamless patient journey.
- Maintain an organized, attractive, and well-merchandised optical dispensary.
- Support inventory management and maintain strong product knowledge.
- Contribute to a positive, professional, and goal-oriented team culture.
- Licensed Optician in good standing (or equivalent qualifications as applicable).
- Strong sales ability and a proven talent for building patient relationships.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence recommending products and explaining the value of different optical solutions.
- A genuine passion for patient education and helping people make informed decisions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- A positive, energetic, self-motivated attitude.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
- A supportive and welcoming team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
- Competitive compensation with opportunities for sales incentives.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' vision and quality of life.
- A dynamic workplace where your optical knowledge, sales talent, and personality are valued.
You understand that being a great Optician is about more than dispensing glasses. It's about understanding people, educating patients, recommending the right solutions, and helping them feel confident in their choices.
You are comfortable selling because you believe in the products and services you recommend. You know how to turn product knowledge into meaningful patient education and how to create an experience that keeps patients coming back.
If you are passionate about optics, love connecting with people, and have the sales skills to turn great service into great results, we'd love to hear from you!
- Apply today and become part of our team!
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