Apprentice Optician — Start Your Eye Care Career

EssilorLuxottica; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Pearle Vision is seeking an Apprentice Optician to greet customers, assist with eyewear selections, and support the in-store eye care experience. Under guidance, you will review prescriptions, educate customers on products, and help ensure accurate processing of orders.

The role emphasizes customer service, basic math, and strong interpersonal skills in a retail eye care environment. Training and growth within the Pearle Vision network are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Registered in State licensure program (where applicable) or equivalent schooling.
• Previous optical and retail experience.
• Knowledge of State/Prov Licensing and Guidelines.
• Knowledge of current optical theory and practices.
• Strong communicator and listener to customers and associates.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Awareness of current fashion trends.
• Strong interpersonal skills (friendly, caring, patient).
• Sales skills.
• Knowledge of store merchandise.
• Familiarity with cash register, computers and calculators.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers and provides prompt, helpful service.
• Explains how to shop at Pearle Vision and guides customers to the right location.
• Reviews prescriptions under guidance and assists with fittings.
• Describes lens and frame options and assists in selections.
• Operates the software system to enter customer and prescription data accurately.
• Handles cashier duties and processes various payment methods.

Skills

Strong communicator

Sales skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Retail knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

State licensure registration (where applicable)

Knowledge of optical theory and practices

Tools

Cash register

POS systems

Computers and calculators

Job description

Pearle Vision is seeking an Apprentice Optician to greet customers, assist with eyewear selections, and support the in-store eye care experience. Under guidance, you will review prescriptions, educate customers on products, and help ensure accurate processing of orders.

The role emphasizes customer service, basic math, and strong interpersonal skills in a retail eye care environment. Training and growth within the Pearle Vision network are provided.