Licensed Optician - Excellent Benefits & Career Growth

America's Best; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401k retirement savings with company

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

College scholarship program

Job summary

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optician who will assist customers with eyeglasses and contact lenses, providing training on insertion and removal and educating on products. The role supports store performance and patient care.

You will help maintain patient records, manage orders, and contribute to achieving sales targets while upholding safety and quality standards in a busy retail setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

3+ years related experience

Customer service

Communication

Sales

Organization

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

Active dispensing license

Job description

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optician who will assist customers with eyeglasses and contact lenses, providing training on insertion and removal and educating on products. The role supports store performance and patient care.

You will help maintain patient records, manage orders, and contribute to achieving sales targets while upholding safety and quality standards in a busy retail setting.