Apprentice Optician — Vision Care & Retail Training

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Dedicated Apprentice Optician to join UK Advanced Eye Care in Lexington, KY. This full-time role offers 40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with on-the-job training by a licensed optician and emphasis on customer service.

The successful candidate will complete an optician apprenticeship, meet monthly sales targets, and gain hands-on experience in a retail optical setting while using standard software tools.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and the ability to learn software programs and use them effectively (MS Windows, Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Experience in retail optical settings is preferred.
• Willing to apply for an optician apprenticeship and be trained by a licensed optician.

Responsibilities

• Meet monthly sales targets.
• Provide exceptional customer service and communicate effectively with patients and customers.
• Learn and use store software and systems as part of daily duties.

Skills

Customer service

MS Windows

Excel

Outlook

Word

Education

HS

Job description

University of Kentucky is seeking a Dedicated Apprentice Optician to join UK Advanced Eye Care in Lexington, KY. This full-time role offers 40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with on-the-job training by a licensed optician and emphasis on customer service.

The successful candidate will complete an optician apprenticeship, meet monthly sales targets, and gain hands-on experience in a retail optical setting while using standard software tools.