Optician in Training - Part Time

Brief Description

Optician in Training – PART TIME

About the role

Ability to work 25-30 Hours/Week

Ready to Learn, Ready to Make a Difference?

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

• Bring curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn—we’ll handle the rest.
• Drive, compassion, and a desire to grow.
• Fast-paced environment.
• High-energy environments.
• Opportunities for growth in knowledge and skills.
• Repetition and routine.
• Waiting for direction.
• Flustered or frustrated when things don’t go exactly as planned.
• Feedback and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Loves helping people.
• Excited about a job where you're constantly learning and growing.
• Communicates clearly and confidently—even when trying something new.
• Juggles multiple tasks while staying organized and focused.
• Aware of feedback and uses it as a tool to improve.
• Takes ownership of your work and strives to get things right the first time.
• Show up on time, stay dependable, and take your responsibilities seriously.

Skills

• Strong people skills.
• Attention to detail.

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

Availability to work 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