Licensed Optician

Vista Optical in Select Military Exchanges; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401k with company match

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

College scholarship program

Overtime pay

Job summary

Vista Optical on military exchanges in Washington State offers on-base eyewear shopping with value pricing. You will assist customers with eyeglasses, training in lens insertion, and achieve sales goals while upholding quality service.

We provide competitive pay, a strong benefits package, and opportunities for career growth through training and internal promotions.

Qualifications

• Active dispensing license as required by the state is required.
• Minimum 3+ years related experience or training.
• Previous retail experience is preferred.
• Strong customer service and clear communication abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Clear communication

Sales experience

Multitasking

Organization

Mentoring

Job description

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.

For more details about Vista Optical in select military exchanges, visit MilitaryOptical.com (https://www.militaryoptical.com/about-us)

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!

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.

• Hold an active dispensing license as required by the state

• 3+ years related experience or training (required)

• Previous retail experience (preferred)

• 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.

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:

• Health & Dental Insurance

• 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.

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.

Salary Range: $24.50 - $33.41 per hour