Job Title	Optician
Position Level	Fresh/Entry Level
Job Specialization	Sales - Retail/General
Qualification	Professional Certificate, Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree
Employment Type	Full-Time, Contract
Responsibilities	Prescription Interpretation: Analyzing the Optometrist’s findings to recommend the most suitable lens designs (e.g., Progressives, Bifocals, or specialized Myopia Management lenses). Technical Measurements: Taking critical "fitting" measurements that go beyond just PD, such as Vertex Distance, Pantoscopic Tilt, and Face Form Angle, especially for high-end digital or personalized lenses. Lens Selection: Advising patients on lens materials (e.g., 1.61 vs 1.74 index) based on their prescription strength to ensure the glasses are as thin and light as possible. Lens Edging & Glazing: Operating the edger to cut lenses and fit them into frames accurately. Quality Control (QC): Using a Lensmeter (Focimeter) to verify that the finished glasses match the exact prescription and axis before the patient is notified. Advanced Repairs: Handling technical frame repairs that go beyond the skills of a Sales Assistant, such as restringing rimless frames or replacing broken hinges. Fitting & Trials: Fitting standard soft contact lenses and conducting follow-up checks to ensure corneal health and comfort. Patient Training: Teaching new wearers the correct "I&R" (Insertion and Removal) techniques and emphasizing the importance of lens hygiene to prevent infections. Aftercare: Assessing the lens fit on the eye and identifying if a patient needs a change in base curve or material. Preliminary Exams: Assisting the Optometrist by performing initial tests such as Auto-Refraction, Tonometry (checking eye pressure), and sometimes Retinal Imaging or Fundus Photography. History Taking: Documenting a patient's visual history, current complaints, and lifestyle needs before they enter the consultation room. Technical Sales: Supporting Sales Assistants with complex cases where a patient has a high degree of astigmatism or prism requirements. Warranty Management: Liaising with lens suppliers regarding coating warranties or manufacturing defects.
Job Location	Selangor
Other Location	-
Years of Experience	1
Age Range of Candidate	-
Monthly Salary	4500 - 6000
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