3,904 Optician jobs in the United States

Our heritage in eye care spans more than 100 years. In 1885, opticians William Wall and Charles Ochs opened their first eyeglass store and manufacturing facility in Philadelphia, PA. Their reputation for fine eyewear and superior eye care grew, and Wall & Ochs was soon synonymous with exceptional quality and great value. In the early 1970's, Wall & Ochs became U.S. Vision in response to a growing reputation for quality and the customer base that came with it. Today, we have more than 350 locations located in JCPenney, Meijer, Boscov's and AAFES.What you'll do: The successful Optical Sales Associate delivers excellence to provide a professional and positive experience for all patients, customers, colleagues, and business partners and works with the Optical Sales Manager in the: Commitment to deliver excellence in customer service and satisfaction Driving of sales and controlling expenses Accountability to achieve personal and store goals Execution of effective operational and procedural processes Engaging with patients and customers to fulfill prescriptive eyewear needs RequirementsWhat we need: Optical / Retail skills preferred Sales ability to Connect with customers, Uncover their needs, Recommend items based on their needs and Educate the customer on their purchases as outlined in our CURE selling model Polished and professional communication and customer-centric service skills Able to use POS and computer systems Capable of working with and servicing and interacting with diverse people Self-motivation, action-oriented, and a creative problem solver open to feedback and learning Reliability and punctuality in attendance Flexibility for scheduling, and able to work weekends, select holidays, as well as special sales events Ability to meet the physical needs of the job and multi-task in a busy work environment US Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and an inclusive, accessible workplace. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at US Vision are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.US Vision is a Drug-Free work environment. We participate in the E-Verify program.Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

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Magruder Eye Institute has been serving Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties for over 60 years, and is proud to be the leading ophthalmic group in the community. We offer a full spectrum of medical and surgical treatments so that all options are available to our patients. Magruder Eye Institute is committed to the delivery of personalized eye care of the highest quality. Not only do we value our patients, but we are also passionate about our staff. Our amazing leadership team is committed to cultivating and maintaining an employee centric work environment where every employee has a voice and a platform to share their ideas and suggestions, are encouraged and incentivized to broaden their education and training and are invited to participate in the numerous employee activities offered monthly.

Magruder Eye Institute is affiliated with Ascend Vision Partners premier network of Ophthalmic Medical Services.

Team members are hired to deliver quality, accessible and patient-centered eye care. By offering both primary and specialized services, we are committed to making premier vision care available, timely, and convenient for every private, government and value-based care customer. Through collaboration, education, and cutting-edge treatments, we partner with our customers to achieve optimal outcomes. We are passionate about driving a culture of integrity, respect, and a relentless pursuit of building the premier team in vision care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Dispenses, make adjustments, and basic repairs to frames
• Reviews and interpret Optometrists/MDs prescriptions
• Operates manual lensometer and other tools to achieve proper fittings for patients
• Educates patients on their corrective lens options and help them make a choice that fits their medical needs as well as lifestyle preferences
• Provides honest but compassionate feedback about aesthetic choices in frame
• Achieves sales goals and quotas as determined by leadership while attending to patients' specific needs and desires
• Works with the Regional Optical Manager in maintaining inventory of frames to ensure optimum customer satisfaction and product variety
• Communicates with the appropriate provider with questions or concerns about prescriptions and other eye-related issues

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent GED, required
• Associates degree, preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years optical sales experience, required
• Optician license in Florida (preferred)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Caring, helpful and professional demeanor and appearance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

GENERAL FUNCTION:The basic function of the Sales Associate is to deliver an exceptional patient experience by assisting patients in their eyeglass frame and lens selection. The Sales Associate will also greet patients, pre-test patients and have outstanding sales skills. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Strong fitting and dispensing skills. Fill ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions, and fit and adapt lenses and frames, to include but not limited to the following:Utilize optical prescriptions in conjunction to the patient's visual requirements.Recommend specific lenses and lens coatings to suit patient needs.Assist patients in the selection of frames, and coordinate frames to prescription and patient need.Perform appropriate optical related measurements.Ensure a quality patient experience through correct pricing, POS entry, and realistic delivery time quotes. Provide appropriate guidance to patients regarding Managed Vision Care.Excellent customer service skillsAbility to multi-task and handle fast paced environment.Exceptional interpersonal skills to create a team atmosphere.Other duties as assigned by Store ManagerKNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results.Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed patient expectations.Foster positive associate relationships.Attention to detail and follow-up.Ability to manage priorities through adaptability and flexibility.Experience personal computers.Dependable.EDUCATION:High school diploma or equivalent.The successful candidate must meet the position requirements above in order to perform the essential functions of this position and achieve the outcomes/results indicated in this position description.Prior experience preferred.

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Kickstart Your Career as an Optician – Full Training Provided | Arden, NC

Do you love fashion, enjoy helping people, and thrive in a fun, upbeat environment? If you have experience in retail, customer service, or hospitality, this could be your perfect next career move.

Join the Elite Eye Care team in Arden, NC, as an Optician and enjoy:

• Full training provided—no prior optical experience required

• Complimentary in-house vision benefits for employees

• Short-term disability coverage

• Competitive pay: $15–$19/hour

• Transferable experience from retail, hospitality, or bartending welcomed

• Supportive, collaborative, and relaxed workplace culture

• Opportunities for career growth while delivering outstanding client care

This isn’t just a job—it’s a career opportunity with a team that values teamwork, high-quality patient care, and a positive workplace culture.

Apply now and become part of the Elite Eye Care family in Arden, NC!

• Provide exceptional customer service by understanding and assisting patients' needs. 
• Guide and assist patients in the eyewear and frame/lens selection process by using extensive knowledge of product lines and options to educate the client. 
• Maximize sales offerings and educate clients on lens options. 
• Use proper tools to take accurate measurements and fit/adjust eyewear for patient needs. 
• Promise accurate delivery & turnaround times meeting the patients' needs. Immediately notify the patient of any delays in delivery times. 
• Stock eyeglass cases, cleaners, and contact lens station, and ensure frame boards are full as applicable. 

• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• 1-3 years previous Optician experience preferred  
• Fashion savvy and enjoy helping people in a customer setting. 
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including strong interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills 
• Comfortable with sales and making transactions. 
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment. 

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION:

The basic function of the Sales Associate is to deliver an exceptional patient experience by assisting patients in their eyeglass frame and lens selection.  The Sales Associate will also greet patients, pre-test patients and have outstanding sales skills. 

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strong fitting and dispensing skills. 
• Fill ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions, and fit and adapt lenses and frames, to include but not limited to the following:
  • Utilize optical prescriptions in conjunction to the patient's visual requirements.
  • Recommend specific lenses and lens coatings to suit patient needs.
  • Assist patients in the selection of frames, and coordinate frames to prescription and patient need.
  • Perform appropriate optical related measurements.
• Ensure a quality patient experience through correct pricing, POS entry, and realistic delivery time quotes.  
• Provide appropriate guidance to patients regarding Managed Vision Care.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle fast paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to create a team atmosphere.
• Other duties as assigned by Store Manager

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results.
• Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed patient expectations.
• Foster positive associate relationships.
• Attention to detail and follow-up.
• Ability to manage priorities through adaptability and flexibility.
• Experience personal computers.
• Dependable.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent.

The successful candidate must meet the position requirements above in order to perform the essential functions of this position and achieve the outcomes/results indicated in this position description.

Prior experience preferred.

Job Description

Company Culture:

A fast-paced and incredibly rewarding environment that thrives off of fostering professional and sociable business relationships with other associates, patients and doctors. Our inclusive, tight-knit team is heavily motivated by one united objective, to care for our patient’s eyes.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Healthcare (Medical, dental, vision)
• 401K benefits provided.  
• Free vision exam and glasses on an annual basis (ask for further details).

Responsibilities:

• Ability to recommend and sell lenses, frames, and contact lens packages through use of sales skills that are tailored to suit patient needs.
• Ensure an excellent and enjoyable patient experience by assisting with frame selection, and fulfilling promises about the timeliness of the service carried out. 
• Foster patient retention and acquisition.
• Other duties as assigned by the store manager.

Skills:

• Eager to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed patient expectations.
• Can manage priorities through adaptability and flexibility.
• Ability to present and implement creative solutions to grow the business.
• Has attention to detail and follow-up.
• Possesses the willingness to take calculated risks.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or equivalent.  
• Comparable experience typically achieved with a minimum of 1-2 years in an optical retail environment with proven results. 

Job Description

Do you love fashion, fun people, and helping clients look their best? Then, if you know retail sales and want to learn optical sales, this may be your perfect career! Join the Unger Eye Care team today in this Optician job at both our Troy and Edwardsville, IL locations!
   
As an Optician, you will be an essential part of an outstanding team, seamlessly taking customers through the process of selecting and ordering eyewear and accessories that best suit them, assisting with fitting, and providing education on the proper care for their chosen products — all within a fun and upbeat environment. 

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Potential for performance-based bonuses
• Eyewear and eye care benefits
• Opportunity to offer a unique eye wellness approach to eyecare
• Access to specialty services and products exclusive to our area

• Provide exceptional customer service by understanding and assisting patients' needs. 
• Guide and assist patients in the eyewear and frame/lens selection process by using extensive knowledge of product lines and options to educate the client. 
• Maximize sales offerings and educate clients on lens options. 
• Use proper tools to take accurate measurements and fit/adjust eyewear for patient needs. 
• Promise accurate delivery & turnaround times meeting the patients' needs. Immediately notify the patient of any delays in delivery times. 
• Stock eyeglass cases, cleaners, and contact lens station, and ensure frame boards are full as applicable. 

• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• 1-3 years previous Optician experience preferred  
• Fashion savvy and enjoy helping people in a customer setting. 
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including strong interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills 
• Comfortable with sales and making transactions. 
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment. 

• Baltimore, MD
• SINAI-HOSPITAL
• KEI AT QUARRY LAKE
• Full-time - Day shift - 8:30am-5:00pm
• Allied Health
• 91821
• $21.75-$4.83 Experience based
• Posted: Today

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LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
 

About the Role:

As an Optician, using the prescriptions ophthalmologists and optometrists write for patients, dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Key Responsibilities:

• P ovides patient care services in support of the physicians.
• Dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses, making recommendations about frames and lenses.
• Takes measurements of patients' eyes and instructs in care of contact lenses.

Requirements:

Education:   Associate's degree preferred

Experience: 1-3 years of experience

Certification/Licensure: Ophthalmology Certification preferred

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• Baltimore, MD
• SINAI-HOSPITAL
• KEI AT QUARRY LAKE
• Full-time - Day shift - 8:30am-5:00pm
• Allied Health
• 91821
• $21.75-$34.83 Experience based
• Posted: Today

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Who We Are:

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
 

About the Role:

As an Optician, using the prescriptions ophthalmologists and optometrists write for patients, dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses, making recommendations about frames and lenses.
• Takes measurements of patients' eyes and instructs in care of contact lenses.

Requirements:

Education:   Associate's degree preferred

Experience: 1-3 years of experience

Certification/Licensure: Ophthalmology Certification preferred

Additional Information

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