Optician in Training - Part Time

Brief Description

Optician in Training – PART TIME

About the role

Ready to Learn, Ready to Make a Difference? You don’t need optical experience to succeed at Dr. Tavel—just drive, compassion, and a desire to grow. We’re looking for someone who loves people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants more than a job—they want a career.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients in selecting eyewear that fits their face, lifestyle, and vision needs—while helping them feel confident and cared for.
• Educate patients on lens options, eyewear care, and how to get the most out of their glasses.
• Manage front-desk tasks like insurance verification, scheduling, and benefit authorizations with accuracy and confidence.
• Place and process eyewear orders with precision—and troubleshoot when challenges arise.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to ensure a comfortable, proper fit for every pair.
• Build lasting relationships with patients that keep them coming back.
• Stay on top of your development, completing training, certifications, and growth milestones.

Requirements

• Ability to work 25-30 Hours/Week

Qualifications

• Bring curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn—we’ll handle the rest.

Skills

• Curiosity
• Commitment
• Willingness to learn
• Drive
• Compassion
• Desire to grow

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance Eligibility if 30 hours minimum worked per week
• Free Eye Exams & Glasses (including immediate and extended family discounts)

Pay

$17.00/hour base

Schedule

Daily availability during office hours (including some Saturdays)

Perks & Benefits

• Opportunities to complete Certifications for additional wage increases!
• Bilingual Pay Eligibility: fluency in another language(s), increase to base pay below: Spanish, ASL, French Creole & Burmese

Training

Training for this position is paid time, and schedule will be determined based on part time schedule.