Licensed Apprentice Optician: Eye Care & Frame Expert

Shopko Optical; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages & Sales Incentives

401K with Match

Vacation Pay/Personal Day

6 or 7 Paid Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health & Wellbeing Benefits

On the Job Training & Certification

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Shopko Optical in Wenatchee, Washington, is seeking a Part-time Licensed Apprentice Optician to join our team. On-the-job training provided, with hands-on experience in eyewear selection, dispensing, and customer care.

The role offers competitive wages, on-the-job training and certification, and opportunities to grow within a patient-focused optical center while supporting community needs. Candidates should be licensed or working toward licensure, with strong communication skills and the ability

Qualifications

• Maintain license as required by State.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• To become Certified, teammate must complete Shopko OCE Certification requirements and calendar modules.
• Previous experience in an office and/or optical dispensing is preferred.
• Able to handle multiple customer interactions/phone calls at a time.
• Able to work with patient eyewear needs including analyzing prescriptions, repairs and adjustments and lifestyle dispensing.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer and patient service according to company and Optical Center standards.
• Analyze patient eyewear needs.
• Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to satisfy patient needs.
• Assist patients in selecting frames according to style and color. Ensure frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions.
• Order and dispense eyewear accurately and professionally.
• Assist patients with proper frame repairs and adjustments.
• Show patients how to insert, remove and care for their contact lenses.
• Assist Optometrist with case histories and screenings.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school graduate

Shopko OCE Certification requirements

Tools

Optical dispensing software

Job description

Shopko Optical in Wenatchee, Washington, is seeking a Part-time Licensed Apprentice Optician to join our team. On-the-job training provided, with hands-on experience in eyewear selection, dispensing, and customer care.

The role offers competitive wages, on-the-job training and certification, and opportunities to grow within a patient-focused optical center while supporting community needs. Candidates should be licensed or working toward licensure, with strong communication skills and the ability