An Optician fits eyeglasses and contact lenses according to prescriptions written by optometrists and ophthalmologists. Helps customers choose eyeglass frames and contact lenses, and repairs or refits broken frames. Works in the office of an optometrist or physician, or in a store that sells eyeglasses.
Help People See Better. Build a Career That Matters. At City of Vision Eye Care, we believe every patient deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and confident in their care. We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, educating patients, and helping people find the best vision solutions for their lifestyle. Whether you already have optical experience or have built a successful career serving customers and solving problems, we're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping others and takes pride in delivering an exceptional experience. If you're looking for a place where your work makes a difference every day and where you can continue learning and growing, we'd love to meet you. This role is about more than helping patients choose glasses. It's about building trust, improving lives through better vision, and helping every patient leave feeling confident in their care. Why City of Vision Eye Care? We're an independently owned practice that combines advanced eye care with a personalized, boutique experience. Our team believes every interaction matters, and we work together to ensure our patients receive the highest level of care from the moment they walk through our doors. We're looking for someone who shares our commitment to doing what's right, continually learning, and helping every patient feel cared for. If you're someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering excellent service, you'll fit right in. What You'll Do As part of our Optical team, you'll help patients confidently navigate one of the most important parts of their visit by finding eyewear that looks great, fits well, and supports their vision needs.
Your responsibilities will include:
Guiding patients through frame selection and lens recommendations based on their prescription, lifestyle, and goals. Educating patients on lens technology, coatings, and eyewear options in a way that is informative and easy to understand. Providing personalized styling recommendations while creating a comfortable, pressure free experience. Adjusting, fitting, and performing minor repairs on eyewear. Accurately entering orders and maintaining detailed patient records. Communicating effectively with doctors, technicians, laboratories, and fellow team members. Helping maintain an organized, clean, and welcoming optical department. Looking for opportunities to improve the patient experience and support the success of the team. We're Looking for Someone Who... Builds trust naturally and enjoys connecting with people. Takes pride in doing what's right, even when no one is watching. Helps others feel welcomed, respected, and genuinely cared for. Is organized, detail oriented, and dependable. Communicates professionally and confidently. Takes ownership of their work and follows through. Enjoys learning and is open to coaching and continued growth. Thrives in a collaborative, fast paced environment. Wants to build a career with a team that is committed to making a difference every day.
Qualifications Preferred:
Previous optical experience. ABO certification or willingness to obtain certification. Experience recommending premium lens products and eyewear solutions. Experience with electronic medical records or optical software. We'll also consider candidates with experience in: Retail sales Customer service Healthcare Other patient and customer facing roles where relationship building, education, attention to detail, and problem solving are essential Optical experience is preferred, but it isn't everything. If you're dependable, eager to learn, enjoy helping people, and take pride in doing excellent work, we'd love to meet you. Why You'll Love Working Here At City of Vision Eye Care, we believe our people are our greatest investment. We work hard, support one another, celebrate wins together, and continually look for ways to improve. Learning is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and every team member plays an important role in creating an exceptional patient experience. When our patients trust us with something as important as their vision, we take that responsibility seriously. We're looking for someone who feels the same way. If This Sounds Like You... We'd love to hear your story. Apply today and help us continue protecting and enhancing vision through exceptional care, advanced expertise, and a team that puts people first.
Pay:
$16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Application Question(s): How many years of customer-facing experience do you have? How many years of optical experience do you have? Our practice is built around helping patients feel welcomed, respected, and cared for. Tell us about a time you went above and beyond to create a great experience for a customer or patient. After reading our job posting, what stood out to you about City of Vision Eye Care, and why do you believe you'd be a great addition to our team?
