Optician in Training - Part Time - Merrillville

About the role

Optician in Training – PART TIME Ability to work 25-30 Hours/Week 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. 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. It’s rewarding work—but we won’t sugarcoat it. 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 only if needed.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Skills

• Strong people skills
• Attention to detail
• Clear and confident communication
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while staying organized and focused

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance Eligibility if 30 hours minimum worked per week
• Free Eye Exams & Glasses (including immediate and extended family discounts)
• Training for this position is paid time
• Opportunities to complete Certifications for additional wage increases
• Bilingual Pay Eligibility: fluency in another language(s) increases base pay (Spanish, ASL, French Creole & Burmese)

Pay

• Starting Pay: $17.00/hour base
• Bilingual Pay Eligibility: fluency in another language(s) increases base pay (Spanish, ASL, French Creole & Burmese)