Optician - Part-Time Optika Eyecare Gilbert, AZ Job Details Part-time $19 - $22 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Retail optometry experience Customer communication Optical experience In-person customer service High school diploma or GED Attention to detail Vision insurance Full Job Description Experienced Optician Needed! Optika Eyecare is a growing, family-owned private practice in Gilbert, AZ, known for personalized eye care, quality eyewear, and an exceptional patient experience. We are looking for a talented Part-Time Optician who takes pride in their craft, genuinely enjoys working with people, and thrives in a small, close-knit team. The ideal candidate has optical experience, strong communication and customer service skills, an eye for styling, and the confidence to guide patients through frame and lens selections. Responsibilities include styling, fitting, adjusting and dispensing eyewear, along with assisting with phones, scheduling, insurance verification, inventory, and day-to-day practice needs. We're looking for someone who is dependable, personable, detail-oriented, and takes initiative —someone who wants to contribute, grow with the practice, and help us continue delivering the level of care and service our patients have come to expect.

Candidate requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum of 3 years of experience in an optical in optometry practice is required. Candidates without prior experience in the field will not be considered. State optical license is highly recommended but not required. Familiarity working with many vision plans including Eyemed, Spectera, Davis Vision, VSP, etc. Great interpersonal and customer service skills The availability to work full time including Saturdays The passion to assist in other tasks that aid in office efficiency and growth of the practice

Job Responsibilities:

Ability to sell premium quality glasses and contact lenses Skilled in fitting, adjusting, and dispensing glasses Edge lenses with in-house optical equipment To be familiar with our optical inventory and products to provide the most appropriate selections for the patient Answer phones to schedule patients and answer general questions Verify insurances and interpret benefits from a large variety of medical and vision plans Have the willingness and flexibility to learn and adapt in a variety of situations Must have the desire and investment in the practice to help with promotion, growth and branding Pre-test patients for the doctor included but not limited to, case history, chief complaint, visual acuities, pressure, autorefraction, diagnostic testing, etc. Submitting claims to the insurance for processing Compensation depends on experience and skill level. If you feel you are a great fit for this optician position, we look forward to hearing from you! Please apply using the apply button above.

Pay:

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Application Question(s): What interests you about working with us, and what specifically appeals to you about the Optician position?

Experience:

Optical:

3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person