Apprentice Optician: Start Your Licensed Career

Eyemart Express; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Eyemart Express in Reynoldsburg, OH is seeking an Apprentice Optician to help patients select frames, lenses, and coatings while ensuring accurate prescription data for lab work. The role includes dispensing finished glasses and starting licensure toward certification.

The position emphasizes exceptional customer service, precise measurements, and coordination with lab staff to guarantee quality eyewear for every patient.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Retail, customer service or sales experience preferred.
• Candidate should be or be willing to start licensure to be a certified optician.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in selecting eyeglass frames, lenses and coatings.
• Ensure lab has accurate measurements and prescription information for grinding, coating and fitting lenses.
• Dispense glasses to patients after completion.
• Take measurements such as pupillary distance.
• Input customer information into computer system.
• Maintain knowledge of current promotions and policies.
• Process sales transactions and refunds using in-house POS system.
• Provide excellent customer service and educate patients on glasses care.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Prescriptions input

Multi-task

Hand-eye coordination

Stand for long hours

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Optical industry experience preferred

Tools

POS system

Job description

Eyemart Express in Reynoldsburg, OH is seeking an Apprentice Optician to help patients select frames, lenses, and coatings while ensuring accurate prescription data for lab work. The role includes dispensing finished glasses and starting licensure toward certification.

The position emphasizes exceptional customer service, precise measurements, and coordination with lab staff to guarantee quality eyewear for every patient.