Optikko / optometristi

Whether you are an experienced optician or just starting your career as an optometrist, you now have the opportunity to join the expert team at Vaasa Eye Center. Here, you can utilize your skills in a versatile manner and, above all, develop them further together with other eye care professionals. Become part of the multidisciplinary team at Eye Center in Vaasa! We are looking for a new colleague for Vaasa Eye Center. You will not work alone: you will be part of a team where opticians, sales staff, ophthalmologists, and eye nurses work closely together, including store managers Joanna and Heidi. Our daily work is characterized by a proactive attitude, smooth collaboration, and a positive atmosphere that is felt both within the team and in customer interactions. It is easy to join our team regardless of whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career. - The employment is permanent, with a working week of 20–37.5 hours according to your preference. Start date to be agreed. - Monthly salary for full-time work is €3,200–€4,000 depending on your skills and experience. - You will receive a €2,000 relocation bonus if your work brings you to Vaasa from another location. You will be part of a team working across multiple stores, where opticians work on a rotating basis. We will discuss together which location suits you best, as the distribution of work between locations is fully negotiable. Your work may focus, for example, on Liisanlehto or, if needed, also on Laihia. What does your workday consist of? Vaasa Eye Centers offer a versatile working environment where you can perform a wide range of optician duties. Your daily tasks will depend on your skills, interests, and the location. For example, your workday may include: - Vision tests and contact lens fittings - Surgical assessments - Myopia management - Specialized lens research - Eye examinations (perimetry, OCT), with images always interpreted by a doctor - Pre-refractive assessments for patients by the doctor - Store work What we promise you At Eye Center, we ensure the best possible conditions for your success. Our employees rate their job satisfaction as excellent, making us some of the happiest eye care professionals in the world! - Comprehensive onboarding at the start of your career and ongoing skill development through monthly training, Eye Center Academy courses, and coaching days. - Strong team spirit and support from a multidisciplinary network – you are never alone! - Besides the monthly salary, a fair monthly performance bonus. - Attractive employee benefits: up to €600 in recreational funds tailored to your life situation, comprehensive occupational health services, staff purchase discounts, and many other benefits. - Excellent career development opportunities: you can build your career in a hospital, in preparatory roles, in supervisory positions, or as an administrative expert. We hope our future colleague possesses the following strengths We believe you will succeed if you approach your work with customer focus and empathy, and act naturally as part of a team while valuing your colleagues’ expertise. We appreciate initiative, responsibility, and a desire to develop both independently and within a team. Success is achieved together, and a positive atmosphere and openness to change are part of our daily life. A background in various fields can lead to success in this role. The most important qualities are: - You are a licensed optician or a student nearing graduation as an optometrist. - Interest in eye health and sales, with a desire to offer customers the best solutions from glasses to eye surgery. - Authorization to use diagnostic medications and work eligibility are a plus. - Willingness to work at all Vaasa Eye Center locations if needed. Knowledge of Swedish is not mandatory; confidence in serving Swedish-speaking customers is sufficient! In our multilingual work community, you will have a great opportunity to develop your language skills. What does it mean to be an Eye Center professional? For us, expertise means more than just skills: it is about team spirit, dedication, and courage to act in the best interest of the customer. Every contribution is important, and independent work is combined with strong collaboration. Our work community is built on our values – courage, clarity, and responsibility – and a culture based on trust, openness, and a willingness to experiment. You will have responsibility and space to succeed, but you will not be alone: we help each other, share knowledge, and learn together. In recent years, we have invested heavily in the 'Happiest Eye Care Professionals in the World' journey, which has enhanced learning, well-being, employee benefits, and daily efficiency. We also focus on [corporate responsibility](https://yritys.silmaasema.fi/vastuullisuus/). Interested? Great, we want to hear from you soon! Fill out a short application form and attach your CV or LinkedIn profile if you wish, and we will contact you. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found, so apply early! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact: - Store Manager Joanna Leikkari, tel. +358 50 596 8590 / joanna.leikkari@silmaasema.fi. Available weekdays from 26.6. to 10.7. and again from 2.8. - Opticians’ Contact Manager Kaisa Koivisto, tel. +358 50 340 6525 / kaisa.koivisto@silmaasema.fi. Available from 20.7. to 1.8.