Optician jobs in the United States

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
  • Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
  • Grandville, MI FULL_TIME
  • An Optician is trained to dispense and fit glasses and contacts, working from the prescriptions written by optometrists. They take into account patient's facial features, occupation, and habits to assist them in choosing the best eyeglass frames, lenses, and lens coatings to fit their needs, while also achieving monthly sales goals and excellent patient care.

    Location: Grandville, MI.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Provide exceptional customer service at all times to both external and internal patients
    • Able to operate the auto-lensometer and manual lensometer
    • Assist patients in selecting frames according to style and color, coordinating frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions
    • Educate and recommend specific lenses, lens coatings, and frame to suit patient needs
    • Continue to be educated on current brand knowledge
    • Accurately collect measurements such as bridge, eye size, temple length and seg heights, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and pantoscopic tilt
    • Check in all incoming orders to ensure quality and accuracy
    • Dispense patient orders and repair and adjust patient frames
    • Ability to identify and resolve patient complaints through trouble shooting
    • Assist other areas when needed
    • General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

    Other Skills and Abilities

    • Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
    • Ability to work weekends when applicable
    • Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
    • Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
    • Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
    • Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
    • Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
    • Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times

    Education and/or Experience

    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

    Physical Demands

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
    • The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
    • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

    We offer health/dental/vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), employer-matched 401k, monthly incentive programs, generous employee purchase program, family purchase events, certification reimbursements, a leadership team that knows everyone by name and loves to promote from within, and a whole lot more!


    If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.


    EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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  • 18 Days Ago

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Optician
  • NVISION Eye Centers
  • Torrance, CA FULL_TIME
  • Overview NVISION® Eye Centers is the leading ophthalmology partner comprised of the nation’s leading providers of ophthalmic physician services. Based in Aliso Viejo, California, the Company operates ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Optician
  • Ocean Eye
  • Summerville, SC FULL_TIME
  • Explore a rewarding career as an Optician with Ocean Eye, a leading optometry office established in 2007, boasting multiple locations across the stunning landscapes of Summerville and North Charleston...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Optician
  • Elevate Eyecare
  • Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Optician to join our dynamic team committed to providing exceptional eye care services. As a vital member of our clinic, you will play a crucial ro...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Optician
  • Pearle Vision
  • Castle Rock, CO FULL_TIME
  • GENERAL FUNCTION : The basic function of the Optician is to attract and retain patients by delivering an exceptional patient experience, foster patient retention, and promote outstanding doctor satisf...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Optician
  • Enumclaw Family Optometry Clinic
  • Enumclaw, WA FULL_TIME
  • Optician Seeking Full-Time Experienced Optician for busy optometry clinic in Enumclaw. Duties include frame and ophthalmic lens selection, lab ordering processing and inventory management. Must be fam...
  • 18 Days Ago

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For Eyes - Optician
  • EssilorLuxottica
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Requisition ID: 838204 Store #: 00M279 FE Silver Spring Position:Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Optician
  • National Vision
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Job Description What would you do? - The Specifics * Meet National Vision's sales and company objectives. * Follow the A...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Optician - Mosaic
  • Warby Parker
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Job Status: Full-Time Warby Parker is searching for skilled and enthusiastic Opticians to join our growing team of in-ho...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Optician, Part-Time - Mosaic
  • Warby Parker
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Job Status: Part-Time Warby Parker is searching for skilled and enthusiastic Opticians to join our growing team of in-ho...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Optician - Manassas, VA - LensCrafters
  • EssilorLuxottica
  • Manassas, VA
  • Requisition ID: 837218 Store #: 000739 LensCrafters Position:Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information At ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Optician
  • Costco
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • 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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Apprentice Optician - Pentagon City
  • Warby Parker
  • Arlington, VA
  • New Store Opening Job Status: Full-Time Warby Parker is searching for skilled and enthusiastic Apprentice Opticians to j...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Optician
  • Costco
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Job Description Assists members in ordering eyeglasses. Uses computer to process orders, dispenses eyeglasses and contac...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Income Estimation for Optician jobs
$47,350 to $61,600