Licensed Apprentice Optician - Wenatchee, Washington

\\GO001W2K039GONDataHRSupervisorHRGeneralistShoptikalRecruitingArt for PageShopko Optical 500 x 100; 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

Paid Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Sick Pay

Health & Wellbeing Benefits

On the Job Training & Certification

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

Shopko Optical in Wenatchee, WA is hiring a Part-time Licensed Apprentice Optician with on-the-job training provided. You’ll deliver high-quality customer service, assist with eyewear selection, and process orders and billing. The role supports patient care and lab coordination in a fast-paced optical center.

Responsibilities include frame selection, professional dispensing, and minor repairs while maintaining inventory and ensuring patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• To become Certified, OCE Certification requirements and modules.
• Previous experience in an office or optical dispensing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer and patient service according to standards.
• Analyze eyewear needs and recommend lenses, coatings, and frames.
• Assist patients in selecting frames coordinated with measurements and prescriptions.
• Order and dispense eyewear and assist with frame repairs and adjustments.
• Support the optometrist with histories and screenings.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Eyewear needs analysis

Education

High School Diploma

OCE Certification/licensing

Tools

Optical lab equipment

Cash register

Job description

It all starts in our centers, where our dedicated team members combine state-of-the-art technology, exceptional eye care, and hometown Midwestern values to deliver high-quality products and services.

As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships in the communities we serve through a rewarding career helping improve the sight and lives of our patients.

Enjoy on-the-job training and certification opportunities as well a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401K with match, and paid time off.

Licensed Apprentice Optician Pay Rate is $19.00 - $26.60 per hour

Are you looking for an opportunity to provide great customer service and patient care and grow your career? Shopko Optical is seeking a Part-time Licensed Apprentice Optician to join our team in Wenatchee, Washington! On the job training provided.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide excellent patient and customer service in the selection, ordering and dispensing of eyewear. Complete pre-screening activities prior to patient exams. Prepare work orders for Optical Lab. Process medical billing information. Maintain frame inventory.

Taking Care of our teams who take Care of our Patients

• Competitive Wages & Sales Incentives
• 401K with Match
• Vacation Pay/Personal Day: Full-time regular teammates who work an average of 32 hours per week are eligible for 2 Weeks ofvacation benefits. 1 Personal Day is allowed of 8 hours.
• 6 or 7 Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off- 8 hours
• Sick Pay: Eligible Teammates accrue Sick/Safe Leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked.
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability
• Voluntary/Cafeteria Offerings
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training & Certification
• Teammate Recognition Program

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• 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

BUSINESS AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS

• Maintain a complete knowledge of third-party plans and claims
• Explain promotions and special lens offerings to patients and customers
• Balance accounts
• Prepare work orders containing specific instructions for Optical Lab
• Process medical billing information
• Ensure proper merchandising of frame inventory

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization through written and two-way verbal communication
• Able to read and write at a high school graduate level
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Able to operate various office equipment (e.g., personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.)
• Ability to lift 10 to 20 pounds
• Ability to see (Near, Distance, Color, and Depth Perception)
• Manual and finger dexterity, as well as hand/arm steadiness
• Ability to grip and hold items
• Good eye and hand coordination
• Able to operate a cash register, various optical equipment and tools
• Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings, nights, and weekends) office hours to meet established deadlines
• Able to travel independently to support Company objectives and personal development

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by teammates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.