Optical Team Member DeKalb Optometric is a locally owned, multi-doctor optometry practice that has proudly served the DeKalb community for more than 70 years. We're looking for a dependable, motivated team member who enjoys helping patients, takes pride in their work, and wants to become a valued, long-term part of our practice. Optical experience is welcome, but not required. We are interested in experienced opticians as well as strong candidates who are eager to learn and develop skills across multiple areas of an optometry practice.

What We're Looking For:

Skills can be taught. Reliability, integrity, initiative, and pride in your work are what matter most.

The ideal candidate:

Works independently and takes initiative Notices what needs to be done and takes action Follows through without repeated reminders Takes responsibility for mistakes and works to correct them Is dependable and understands that patients and coworkers rely on them Is willing to ask questions, accept feedback, and keep learning Takes pride in doing things correctly and completely Contributes to the team because they recognize what needs to be done About the Position This is a hands-on, patient-facing position with opportunities to work in several areas of the practice. Depending on experience and practice needs, responsibilities may include: Helping patients select frames and eyewear Optical orders, adjustments, and dispensing Patient check-in/check-out and front desk duties Scheduling and patient communication Preliminary testing and clinical support Insurance and administrative tasks Cross-training and assisting throughout the practice We provide hands-on training and support. Our goal is to help employees become confident, capable, and increasingly independent in their responsibilities. Schedule & Reliability Consistent attendance is essential. Our patients and team depend on each person being present, prepared, and ready to contribute. Typically 5 days per week Saturday availability is required Some weeks may include up to 6 working days , depending on patient volume and scheduling needs Shifts may extend beyond patient hours for opening and closing responsibilities Pay & Growth Competitive pay based on experience and demonstrated ability Opportunities to increase responsibility, skills, and compensation Training in optical, clinical, and administrative areas Opportunity to grow into greater responsibility within the practice Why Join Us? You'll be joining an established local practice with a strong reputation and more than 70 years in the community. We're a busy small-business healthcare practice where everyone contributes and capable employees are trusted with responsibility. We value respectful communication, accountability, teamwork, initiative, reliability, and pride in doing your work well. If you're someone who sees what needs to be done, takes ownership, follows through, and wants to keep learning , we'd like to hear from you!

Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance Application Question(s): This position requires dependable, consistent attendance. What does being a reliable team member mean to you? Are you comfortable being cross-trained and helping in different areas of the practice, including optical, front desk, and clinical support? What are you looking for in your next position, and what would make you want to stay with an employer long term? Please describe your availability to work Monday-Saturday, including your availability for Saturdays and your ability to work an occasional 6-day week.

Work Location:

In person