Optician at Sigma Consult

• Industry: Healthcare
• Salary: N80,000 - N150,000 (depending on level of experience)

Responsibilities 

• Interpreting the results of eye examinations, using prescriptions written by Optometrists and Ophthalmologists
• Advising patients on frame weights, materials, styles and colors
• Recommending lenses, coatings and frames to suit customers’ needs
• Measuring customers to determine suitable types and styles of frames
• Adjusting frames so they fit properly
• Preparing orders for glasses and contact lenses by checking prescriptions, lens thickness and other specifications
• Making sure that orders for glasses and contact lenses have been processed accurately

Requirements

• Training and certification in fitting contact lenses
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly for interpreting prescriptions and checking lenses
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical information clearly to customers
• Familiarity with optical products
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Certified Dispensing Optician Certificate