Licensed Optician

National Vision, Inc.; Garfield (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

Disability insurance

Life insurance

College scholarship program

Job summary

America’s Best, part of National Vision, Inc., is seeking an Optician to help customers choose eyeglasses and contact lenses, while delivering outstanding patient care and supporting store performance.

You will assist with dispensing, educate customers, maintain records, manage orders, and uphold quality and safety standards in a fast-paced retail setting. This role offers growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active dispensing license as required by the state.
• 3+ years related experience or training.
• Strong customer service and clear communication abilities.
• Confident selling skills with 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Education

Dispensing license (state)

Job description

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

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.

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

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.

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.