Optician jobs in West Palm Beach, FL

Optician measures and fits contact lenses and eyeglass frames based on prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. Takes precision measurements of eyes using a pupilometer and other devices to ensure proper fit of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Being an Optician assists and advises customers in selecting frames based on their prescription, lifestyle needs, and style preferences. Inspects lenses for quality, fits and adjusts eyewear, and repairs eyewear as needed. Additionally, Optician instructs customer on correct eyeglasses and contact lens care and maintenance. May process work orders and sales. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Applicable License. Requires Licensed Optician. Typically reports to a manager. Optician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Optician
  • Miami Beach Medical Group
  • Delray Beach, FL FULL_TIME
  • The Optician helps patients achieve the right type of eyeglasses, lenses shape or contact lenses in accordance with their eyesight or eye conditions. Their duties include communicating with other eye care professionals to receive prescriptions, providing patients with sample frames to fit their prescriptions, and maintaining accurate patient data regarding their current or updated prescriptions.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    • Verify that finished lenses are ground to specifications.
    • Prepare work orders and instructions for grinding lenses and fabricating eyeglasses.
    • Receive customers’ prescriptions for eyeglasses or contact lenses.
    • Measure clients' bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers of eyes, using measuring devices.
    • Evaluate prescriptions in conjunction with clients' vocational and avocational visual requirements.
    • Assist clients in selecting frames according to style and color and ensure that frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions.
    • Help customers choose eyeglass frames and lens treatments, such as eyewear for occupational use or sports, tints or anti-reflective coatings, based on their vision needs and style preferences.
    • Create work orders for ophthalmic laboratory technicians, providing information about the lenses needed.
    • Adjust eyewear to ensure a good fit.
    • Repair or replace broken eyeglass frames.
    • Educate customers about eyewear—for example, show them how to care for their contact lenses.
    • Maintain records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and maintaining inventory.
    • Arrange and maintain displays of optical merchandise.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications / Education / Licenses
    • National Opticianry Competency Examination developed by the American Board of Opticianry.
    • Contact Lens Registry Examination developed by the National Contact Lens Examiners.
    • National Commission of State Opticianry and Regulatory Boards (NCSORB).
    • High school diploma or equivalent required.
    • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred; must be able to read, write and speak English.
    • Basic computer knowledge, MS Word, and MS Excel.
    • Proficient customer service skills necessary.


    At Clinical Care Medical Centers, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Clinical Care Medical Centers believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a company. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

  • 20 Days Ago

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Optician
  • Christopher J Miller O.D.
  • Jupiter, FL FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities:- Assist customers in selecting and fitting eyeglasses and contact lenses- Take accurate measurements of customers' eyes and facial features to ensure proper fit- Educate customers on...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Licensed Optician
  • Now Optics
  • Beach, FL FULL_TIME
  • Reports to: Brand (Store) Manager Location: Store Location Are you passionate about helping others see the world more clearly? Would you enjoy a role in which you can improve lives by creating an easy...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Licensed Optician
  • Eyeglass World
  • Palm Springs, FL FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionEyeglass World is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. Eyeglass World has over 100 locations across the United States and offers eye e...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Licensed Optician
  • Now Optics
  • Boca Raton, FL FULL_TIME
  • Reports to: Brand (Store) Manager Location: Store Location Are you passionate about helping others see the world more clearly? Would you enjoy a role in which you can improve lives by creating an easy...
  • 1 Month Ago

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(USA) Optician Single License
  • Sam's Club
  • WEST PALM BEACH, FL OTHER
  • Position Summary...What you'll do...Provides Member service by acknowledging the Member, identifying their needs, assisting with purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, resolving issues and concer...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Licensed Optician - General Manager
  • National Vision
  • Wellington, FL
  • Company Description America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Optician - General Manager
  • America's Best
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The Americas Best ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Optician
  • Costco
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • Job Description Assists members in ordering eyeglasses. Uses computer to process orders, dispenses eyeglasses and contac...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Optician
  • National Vision
  • Boynton Beach, FL
  • Job Description What would you do? - The Specifics * Meet National Vision's sales and company objectives including avera...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Optician / Luxury Sales Associate
  • Visual Eyes Mizner and Delray
  • Delray Beach, FL
  • View Optical is a new luxury optometry and eyewear boutique located in the heart of Delray Downton Atlantic Avenue. We a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Optician
  • National Vision
  • Lake Worth, FL
  • Company Description Eyeglass World is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Optician
  • Costco
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • Job Description Assists members in ordering eyeglasses. Uses computer to process orders, dispenses eyeglasses and contac...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Optician
  • Costco
  • Pompano Beach, FL
  • Job Description Assists members in ordering eyeglasses. Uses computer to process orders, dispenses eyeglasses and contac...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

West Palm Beach is a city in and the county seat of Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is located immediately to the west of the adjacent Palm Beach, which is situated on a barrier island across the Lake Worth Lagoon. The population was 99,919 at the 2010 census. West Palm Beach is a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area, which was home to an estimated 6,158,824 people in 2017. It is the oldest incorporated municipality in Greater Miami, having been incorporated as a city two years before Miami in November 1894. West Palm Beach is located approximately 68 miles (109 km) nort...
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Income Estimation for Optician jobs
$46,183 to $60,083
West Palm Beach, Florida area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

Optician in Las Cruces, NM
There they receive hands-on experience working as real opticians; they learn about optical mathematics, optical physics and how to use precision eye measuring instruments.
December 18, 2019
Optician in Tallahassee, FL
Opticians make eyeglasses, sell eyeglasses, repair eyeglasses and adjust eyeglasses.
February 10, 2020
Optician in Bridgeport, CT
Some opticians enter the occupation with an associate’s degree or a certificate from a community college or technical school.
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