Licensed Optician

National Vision, Inc.; Fort Lewis (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Flex Spending Account

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Eyewear discount

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Scholarship program

Overtime pay

Job summary

National Vision, Inc. is seeking an Optician to assist customers with eyewear dispensing at Fort Lewis. You will train on contact lens insertion, educate on products, and help maintain accurate patient records while meeting sales goals.

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. As part of Vista Optical on military exchanges, you’ll work with a diverse group of military families and personnel, focus on quality and safety, and mentor apprentices where permitted.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active dispensing license as required by the state (or applicable regulations).
• 3+ years related experience or training (required).
• Strong customer service and clear communication abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dispensing license

Customer service

Sales skills

Goal-driven selling

Organization

Communication

multitasking

Job description

A rewarding career where you can really make a difference, backed by competitive pay and benefits.

• 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.

Preferred 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

At National Vision, 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
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• College scholarship program
• Overtime pay when applicable

Focus on professional growth and long-term career fulfillment:

• Training programs: Develop your skills and knowledge with our comprehensive training offerings.
• Educational Courses: Gain access to courses that support both your personal and professional development.
• Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement so you have opportunities to grow with us long-term.

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.

National Vision operates over 70 Vista Opticals located on military exchanges throughout the United States. Exclusively serving military personnel and their families, Vista Optical offers the convenience of on-base shopping with value pricing.

At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.

Our strong force of talented opticians and associates help customers see their best to live their best. By selling, fitting and dispensing eyewear to customers with superb customer service, our opticians ensure our standard of excellence is never compromised – and they’re rewarded for that with an impressive benefits package.

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