Licensed Optician

National Vision, Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

FSA

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Eyewear discount

Job summary

America’s Best in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking an Optician to assist customers with eyewear dispensing and contact lens services. You will train patients, maintain records, and support store performance while delivering exceptional care.

The role requires an active state dispensing license and 3+ years of related experience, with a customer-service oriented approach and organized multitasking in a busy setting.

Qualifications

• Active dispensing license required by state
• 3+ years related experience or training
• Strong customer service and communication abilities

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Clear communication

Sales skills

Organized

Education

Active optician dispensing license (state)

Job description

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

24351 Magic Mountain Parkway
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Type:

Full-time

Job Responsibilities

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!

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.