Licensed Optician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Employee eyewear discount

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an Optician in Florida to dispense eyewear and contact lenses, train customers, manage records, and support store performance.

You will deliver exceptional service, meet sales goals, and follow safety guidelines while maintaining organized work areas and inventory control. The role requires a valid dispensing license and strong communication with customers and teammates.

Qualifications

• Provide eyewear dispensing and fit training.
• Deliver excellent customer service while meeting sales goals.
• Maintain accurate patient records and order follow-up.
• Support quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with eyeglass and contact lens dispensing, including contact lens insertion and removal training.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while meeting sales goals.
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage order follow-up.
• Support inventory control and merchandising standards.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Active dispensing license (state)

Job description

America’s Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States. With over 1,000 locations nationwide, we are focused on treating every eye with the attention and expertise it deserves. America’s Best believes in great care, for every kind of eye - because every eye deserves better.

At America’s Best, we combine value, expertise, and exceptional service to ensure every customer leaves seeing and feeling their best. As an Optician, you’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care while supporting store performance.

What You’ll Do

• Assist customers with eyeglass and contact lens dispensing, including contact lens insertion and removal training and product education.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while meeting sales goals and company objectives.
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage order follow‑up, including customer notifications and weekly outreach.
• Support quality and operational excellence by reducing remakes, following safety standards, and adhering to company policies.
• Maintain inventory control, merchandising standards, and a clean, organized work environment.
• Mentor Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.

How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we’re closed!

Qualifications

• Hold an active dispensing license as required by the state
• 3+ years related experience or training (required)
• Strong customer service and clear communication abilities.
• Confident selling skills with the ability to meet store goals.
• Organized, detail‑minded, and able to multitask in a busy setting.
• Professional, friendly, and comfortable working with a variety of people.

Additional Information

We reward hard work with competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future.

Our Benefits Include:

• 401k retirement savings with company match and stock purchase plan
• Flex Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Parental leave
• Employee eyewear discount
• Overtime pay when applicable
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• College scholarship program

Focus on Professional Growth and Career Fulfillment:

• Access to educational courses
• Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement

Join us today and see your future clearly!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.