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Optical Associate Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

About us : Stanton Optical is among the nations fastest growing, full-service retail optical ... An associates degree or advanced certification beyond a high school diploma; or currently enrolled ...

About us : Stanton Optical is among the nations fastest growing, full-service retail optical ... An associates degree or advanced certification beyond a high school diploma; or currently enrolled ...

Sales Associate

Portland, OR · On-site

$14.75 - $20.25/hr

Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in ... GENERAL FUNCTION The Sales Associate sets the standard of quality in eye care and eyewear by ...

Sales Associate

Portland, OR

$14.75 - $20.25/hr

Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in ... GENERAL FUNCTION The Sales Associate sets the standard of quality in eye care and eyewear by ...

Sales Associate

Portland, OR · On-site

$14.75 - $20.25/hr

Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in ... GENERAL FUNCTION The Sales Associate sets the standard of quality in eye care and eyewear by ...

Sales Associate LensCrafters

Tigard, OR · On-site

$15.25 - $17.75/hr

Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in ... GENERAL FUNCTION The Sales Associate sets the standard of quality in eye care and eyewear by ...

Sales Associate LensCrafters

Tigard, OR · On-site

$15.75 - $18.25/hr

Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in ... GENERAL FUNCTION The Sales Associate sets the standard of quality in eye care and eyewear by ...

Sales Associate LensCrafters

Tigard, OR · On-site

$15.75 - $18.25/hr

Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in ... GENERAL FUNCTION The Sales Associate sets the standard of quality in eye care and eyewear by ...

Sales Associate LensCrafters

Eugene, OR · On-site

$15 - $17.25/hr

Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in ... GENERAL FUNCTION The Sales Associate sets the standard of quality in eye care and eyewear by ...

Sales Associate LensCrafters

Tigard, OR · On-site

$15.25 - $17.75/hr

Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in ... GENERAL FUNCTION The Sales Associate sets the standard of quality in eye care and eyewear by ...

Sales Associate LensCrafters

Tigard, OR · On-site

$15.75 - $18.25/hr

Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in ... GENERAL FUNCTION The Sales Associate sets the standard of quality in eye care and eyewear by ...

Sales Associate LensCrafters

Eugene, OR · On-site

$15 - $17.25/hr

Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in ... GENERAL FUNCTION The Sales Associate sets the standard of quality in eye care and eyewear by ...

Sales Associate LensCrafters

Tigard, OR · On-site

$15.75 - $18.25/hr

Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in ... GENERAL FUNCTION The Sales Associate sets the standard of quality in eye care and eyewear by ...

Sales Associate LensCrafters

Tigard, OR · On-site

$15.25 - $17.75/hr

Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in ... GENERAL FUNCTION The Sales Associate sets the standard of quality in eye care and eyewear by ...

Sales Associate LensCrafters

Hillsboro, OR

$16.25 - $18.75/hr

Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in ... GENERAL FUNCTION The Sales Associate sets the standard of quality in eye care and eyewear by ...

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Optical Associate information

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an optical associate, and how do they collaborate with optometrists and other team members?

Optical Associates are responsible for assisting customers with frame selection, explaining lens options, fitting and adjusting eyewear, and processing sales transactions. They work closely with optometrists by preparing patients for eye exams, managing patient records, and ensuring a seamless handoff between the exam and eyewear selection. Collaboration with lab technicians and other associates is also essential to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of eyewear orders. This team-oriented environment helps maintain a high level of customer service and operational efficiency.

What is the difference between Optical Associate vs Optical Technician?

AspectOptical AssociateOptical Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification may enhance prospectsHigh school diploma; specialized training or certification often required
Work EnvironmentOptical retail stores, eyewear clinics, optical departmentsLaboratories, manufacturing facilities, optical labs
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting customers, measuring for glasses, helping with frame selectionFabricating, repairing, and adjusting lenses and frames

Optical Associates typically work directly with customers in retail settings, focusing on sales and customer service, while Optical Technicians work behind the scenes in labs, handling lens fabrication and adjustments. Both roles require knowledge of eyewear and customer interaction, but differ mainly in technical versus sales responsibilities.

What is an optical associate?

Optical Associates are professionals who assist customers in optical stores or eye care clinics. They help clients select eyeglasses or contact lenses, perform basic vision screenings, and provide information about frame styles, lens options, and insurance coverage. Optical Associates also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, processing payments, and maintaining patient records. They play an important role in ensuring customers have a positive experience when purchasing eyewear and receiving eye care services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an optical associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Optical Associate, you need strong customer service skills, basic optical knowledge, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, lens measurement tools, and sometimes certification such as ABO-NCLE can be beneficial. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure accurate optical dispensing, positive customer experiences, and efficient workflow in a retail or clinical eye care environment.
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Clinical Services Manager

Stanton Optical

Gresham, OR • On-site

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Stanton Optical rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 39 rated optical retailers


Job description

Clinical Services Manager

Reports to: Brand Manager

Location: On-site store location

Do you have a passion to train and coach team members to deliver a remarkable patient experience? Are you a role model and leader that advocates for your sales team? You will ensure that patients receive quality care by ensuring the store team that provides clinical services follow operational processes and meets their goals daily.

About us: Stanton Optical is among the nations fastest growing, full-service retail optical centers. We are dedicated to offering customer service and quality eyewear at affordable prices to our patients. As a leading optical retailer, we offer some of the nation's most desirable optical brands. Our team members share and support the Vision, Mission and Values of our parent company, Now Optics. These include:

Vision: Modernizing the eye care experience for all people

Mission: Making eye care easy

Values: iCARE

  • Integrity: We see integrity as building a foundation of trust with our customers, employees and stakeholders by communicating honestly, ensuring consistency and delivering on our commitments.
  • Collaboration: We see collaboration as combining the talents of a diverse group, offering proactive communication and being open-minded to new ideas.
  • Accountability: We see accountability as taking initiative, delivering our best in all we do, accepting responsibility for our actions and taking ownership of results.
  • Respect: We see respect as prioritizing human relationships, being present, connecting with transparency and empathy.
  • Empowerment: We see empowerment as making purpose-driven decisions to support the company's vision, showing appreciation for others, and taking care of the individuals we serve.

Duties & Responsibilities: As a Clinical Services Manager, you will work closely with the Brand Manager to provide supervision and support to the store team to meet clinical goals with guidance from the Clinical Operations Department. You will also often act as the Manager on Duty to accomplish the overall stores goals and support the stores operational and sales goals.

Goals include:

  • Greet our patients as they enter the store, identify patients' needs to ensure an easy and memorable experience while providing information on products and services available
  • Drive sales to exceed personal and store daily, weekly and monthly revenue goals while delivering outstanding customer service experience.
  • Resolve customer issues and increase customer satisfaction through proper troubleshooting and training of the team on troubleshooting techniques.
  • Provide supervision, direction and guidance to the Doctors Technicians regarding but not limited to Diagnostic Pre-Testing, Local Mode and Digital Refraction, Contact Lens care and executing all PEG clinical standards.
  • The role is responsible for ensuring all training guidelines, procedures, protocols, and certification requirements, and clinical standards developed by the Physicians Eyecare Group are being executed at the highest level.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed patient records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards.
  • Ensure store brand standards by performing basic housekeeping duties when necessary.
  • Coach and train Doctor Technicians and their cross-trained counterparts on the proper insertion and removal of contact lenses for new and existing contact lens wearers.
  • Oversee proper protocols for patient contact lens orders and diagnostic contact lens trials, while ensuring the maintenance of diagnostic lens inventory on a weekly basis or as needed.

Key Qualifications:

  • At least 1 year of retail management experience or experience in a clinical leadership role.
  • An associates degree or advanced certification beyond a high school diploma; or currently enrolled in a comparable program.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
  • Passion for exceptional customer/patient care and a willingness to mentor and train others.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing business and schedule requirements.
  • Knowledge of MS Word, Google Docs, and other basic office tools.
  • Optical or clinical experience preferred, but not required.

Now Optics d/b/a Stanton Optical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at our company are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or certain classifications based on genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email retailcareers@stantonoptical.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.


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