Career-Driven Optician: Learn, Grow, Help Patients

Dr. Tavel Optical Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Glasses discount

Starting pay $17/hr

Certifications for wage increases

Bilingual pay eligibility

Spanish/ASL/French Creole/Burmese

Job summary

Dr. Tavel Optical Group in Indianapolis is seeking an Optician who will learn on the job and grow with the team. You don’t need optical experience; we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Bring curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn—we’ll handle the rest. Availability to work during office hours, including some Saturdays. Daily duties include guiding patients in eyewear selection, educating on lens options and eyewear care, managing insurance verification and scheduling,

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

Dr. Tavel Optical Group in Indianapolis is seeking an Optician who will learn on the job and grow with the team. You don’t need optical experience; we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Bring curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn—we’ll handle the rest. Availability to work during office hours, including some Saturdays. Daily duties include guiding patients in eyewear selection, educating on lens options and eyewear care, managing insurance verification and scheduling,