Optician in Training - Part Time - Geist

About the role

As an Optician in Training (part‑time, 25‑30 hours/week), you will receive paid training to learn how to help patients select eyewear, educate them on lens options and care, manage front‑desk tasks such as insurance verification and scheduling, process eyewear orders, make minor repairs and adjustments, and build lasting patient relationships. No prior optical experience is required—just drive, compassion, and a willingness to grow.

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 only if needed.

Requirements

• Ability to work 25‑30 hours per week.
• Availability to work during office hours, including some Saturdays.
• Willingness to travel to support other locations if needed.
• No prior optical experience required; drive, compassion, and a desire to grow are essential.
• Love helping people and thrive in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Coachable, open to feedback, and eager to take initiative.
• Dependable, punctual, and take ownership of work.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and customer‑service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and precision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently, even when learning new tasks.
• Skilled at juggling multiple responsibilities while staying organized and focused.
• Willingness to learn, complete training, and pursue certifications.
• Basic computer/office skills for insurance verification, scheduling, and order processing.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance (eligible when working ≥30 hours/week).
• Free eye exams and glasses (including discounts for immediate and extended family).

Pay

• Starting base pay: $17.00 per hour.
• Bilingual pay increase for fluency in Spanish, ASL, French Creole, or Burmese.
• Opportunities to earn additional wage increases through completed certifications.

Schedule

• Part‑time position: 25‑30 hours per week.
• Hours determined based on office needs; includes some Saturdays.
• Training time is paid.