Licensed Optician - Bilingual

Eyeglass World; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking optical retailer where you can make a difference in people's lives by providing quality eye care. As a part-time associate, you will assist customers with eyeglasses and contact lenses, ensuring they receive the best service possible. Your role will involve educating clients on proper care and maintaining organized patient records. With a focus on customer satisfaction and a supportive work environment, this position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about helping others and have strong interpersonal skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k retirement savings with company match

Paid personal time off

Paid company holidays

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish is essential for this role.
• Strong customer service and selling skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Meet sales objectives and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assist with dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Spanish

Strong selling skills

Customer service skills

Instructional skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Professional attitude

Education

State license as required

Job description

Company Description
Eyeglass World is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. Eyeglass World has over 100 locations across the United States and offers eye exams, contact lenses, eyeglasses, sunglasses and protective eyewear. The brand keeps customers happy with affordable prices and same-day service via in-store labs.

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.

Job Description
What would you do? – The Specifics

• Meet National Vision’s sales and company objectives including average sale and feature percentages.
• Follow the Eyeglass World “Code of Excellence” to ensure customer satisfaction by creating a warm and welcoming environment for customers.
• Assist with dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses to customers.
• Perform insertion and removal training of contact lenses to customers as permitted/required by state law.
• Educate clients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care.
• Maintain accurate and organized patient records.
• Maintain awareness of same day service using “Ready When Promised” production board.
• Complete inventory count and replenish stock as necessary.
• Mentor potential Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.

Qualifications
Are you the right fit? – The Suitable Talent

• Fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish.
• Previous retail experience preferred, but not required.
• Maintain license as required by state.
• Strong selling skills, aimed at meeting both the store’s and self-sales targets, by following company policies.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Able to give instruction in a clear and concise manner to customers.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Must be available to work Mondays and Tuesdays.

Additional Information
We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates – including bonus potential for every position in the store! We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs, access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.

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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Retail