Licensed Optician - Bilingual

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

College scholarship program

Job summary

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an Optician in California. You will assist customers with eyeglass and contact lens dispensing, provide training, and ensure exceptional service while meeting sales targets.

Required are a state dispensing license, 3+ years of related experience, and strong bilingual communication in English and Spanish. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and teamwork in a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent reading and speaking English and Spanish.
• 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 with diverse customers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Communication

Sales goals

Multitasking

Organized

Education

Dispensing license (state)

Job description

• Compensation: USD 18.5 - USD 26.51 - hourly

Company Description

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.

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

• Fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish.
• 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.