Optician in Training - Part Time - Chapel Hill

About the Role

Ready to learn and make a difference? You don’t need optical experience to succeed—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. As an Optician in Training, we’ll teach you everything you need to know. Bring curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn—we’ll handle the rest. This is an opportunity to break into a professional field where style, service, and healthcare intersect. Success here takes focus, sharp attention to detail, and a daily commitment to excellence.

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.
• Ability to travel to support other locations if needed.

This Role Is NOT For You If

• You prefer repetition and routine over opportunities for growth in knowledge and skills.
• You struggle in high-energy environments or dislike frequent change.
• You tend to wait for direction rather than taking initiative.
• You get flustered or frustrated when things don’t go exactly as planned.
• You are not open to coaching, feedback, or ongoing training.

You Will Be a GREAT Fit If

• You love helping people and take pride in making their day better.
• You are excited about a job where you're constantly learning and growing.
• You communicate clearly and confidently—even when trying something new.
• You can juggle multiple tasks while staying organized and focused.
• You appreciate feedback and use it as a tool to improve.
• You take ownership of your work and strive to get things right the first time.
• You show up on time, stay dependable, and take your responsibilities seriously.

Schedule

• Part-time: 25-30 hours per week.
• Availability to work during office hours, including some Saturdays.

Pay

• Starting pay: $17.00/hour base.
• Bilingual pay eligibility: Fluency in another language (Spanish, ASL, French Creole, or Burmese) increases base pay.
• Opportunities to complete certifications for additional wage increases.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance eligibility if working a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Free eye exams and glasses (including immediate and extended family discounts).

About the Opportunity

This is more than a job—it’s your start. Training for this position is paid time, and the schedule will be determined based on a part-time arrangement. This role combines service and precision. You’ll need strong people skills and attention to detail. We hire for mindset. If you’re coachable, driven, and ready to grow, we’ll help you build a real career.