Apprentice Optician: Elevate Customer Experience

Ideal Staffing Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Little Rock Clinic in Little Rock, AR is seeking an Apprentice Optician to join our team, delivering outstanding customer service and supporting the Management team with policies and procedures.

The role involves fitting lenses and frames, taking measurements, recommending lenses, and providing optical service in compliance with state law.

You will work on the sales floor, stay on your feet throughout the day, and help build a high-performing, patient-focused optical team.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail sales experience within an optical environment.
• Knowledge of current optical theory and practices.
• State licensure.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written), including relationship building and time-management in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay on your feet most of the day on the sales floor or stock room.
• Physical activities include bending, kneeling, lifting, climbing, carrying, walking, and reaching.

Responsibilities

• Fills ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fits and adapts lenses and frames.
• Recommends lenses, coatings and frames to suit customer needs; assists with frame selection.
• Measures bridge size, eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupilary distance, and optical centers.
• Provides optical service in accordance with State law.
• Deliver excellent customer service and strive for high sales performance.
• Lead by example to maintain high standards of service and teamwork.
• Assist with other tasks as needed by management.

Skills

Retail optical sales

Optical theory

Communication skills

Mobility on floor

Physical stamina

Job description

Great Little Rock Clinic in Little Rock, AR is seeking an Apprentice Optician to join our team, delivering outstanding customer service and supporting the Management team with policies and procedures.

The role involves fitting lenses and frames, taking measurements, recommending lenses, and providing optical service in compliance with state law.

You will work on the sales floor, stay on your feet throughout the day, and help build a high-performing, patient-focused optical team.