Optician Wanted Full Time or Part Time – Licensed Optician or Apprentice

Job Description

About Us:
We are a patient-centered, private optometry practice committed to providing exceptional eye care and personalized service. Our team is passionate about vision health and dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment for every patient.

Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Optician to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a commitment to customer care, and experience in optical sales and eyewear fitting. Licensed opticians are strongly preferred, but we welcome experienced, unlicensed candidates with a strong background in optical work.

Benifits

• Competitive pay based on experience and licensure

• Staff discounts on eyewear

• Opportunities for continuing education and training

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Office

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist patients in selecting eyeglass frames and lenses based on prescription and lifestyle needs

• Accurately take measurements including PD, seg height, and frame adjustments

• Provide guidance on lens options, coatings, and insurance coverage

• Order, verify, and dispense eyewear

• Adjust, repair, and maintain glasses to ensure proper fit and comfort

• Maintain clean and organized dispensary and optical displays

• Educate patients on eyewear care and usage

• Support administrative duties as needed, including scheduling and insurance verification

Candidate Description

Who We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate is a warm, professional, and detail-oriented individual with a passion for helping people see and feel their best. You enjoy working in a close-knit team environment and take pride in providing exceptional customer service. You have a strong eye for style and function when it comes to eyewear, and you're confident guiding patients through lens and frame choices.

You're comfortable with the technical side of the job—taking accurate measurements, adjusting frames, and verifying prescriptions—and you're also personable, patient, and able to explain options clearly. You’re proactive, organized, and thrive in a setting where patient care comes first.

If you’re licensed, great—we value that expertise. If not, but you have solid experience and a can-do attitude, we’re still very interested in meeting you.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• State licensure as an optician preferred (if applicable)

• Excellent customer service and sales skills

• Knowledge of optical products, lens technology, and insurance billing

• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment

• Proficiency with EMR and optical software is a plus