Licensed Optician

America's Best; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match + stock plan

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

Disability & Life Insurance

College scholarship program

Job summary

America’s Best is seeking a licensed optician to join as a General Manager. You will lead patient care and store performance by dispensing eyewear, educating customers, and driving sales with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

You’ll manage records, mentor apprentices where permitted by law, and uphold safety standards while building a welcoming retail environment. Salary reflects leadership responsibilities 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 the ability to meet store goals.
• Organized, detail-minded, and able to multitask in a busy setting.
• Professional, friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with eyeglass and contact lens dispensing, including 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 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.

Skills

Dispensing license

3+ years experience

Customer service

Clear communication

Selling skills

Organized

Job description

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Job Description

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.