Licensed Optician FT Durham, NC #262

Eyemart Express; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Matching 401k

Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability

Life Insurance

Fully paid benefits for licensing maintenance

Licensing support and licensing costs

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Durham, NC is looking for a Licensed Optician to provide exceptional customer service and guide patients in selecting frames, lenses, and coatings. Key responsibilities include ensuring accurate measurements, overseeing production, and educating patients on eyeglass care. This full-time role offers competitive pay with incentives, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have optical industry experience and a current state license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients in selecting eyeglass frames and lenses.
• Ensure accurate measurements and prescription information.
• Provide personalized care when dispensing glasses.
• Educate patients on eyeglass care.
• Process insurance claims.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge.
• Create and manage patient files with confidentiality.
• Interpret prescription requirements.
• Take measurements, prepare work orders, and inspect final products.
• Adjust and repair frames as needed.
• Price, stock and organize merchandise.

Skills

Optical expertise

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Apply for the Licensed Optician FT Durham, NC #262 role at Eyemart Express.

Posted 3 weeks ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

Eyemart Express was founded 30 years ago by Dr. Barnes to deliver everything a patient needs. Starting with one friendly shop in Appleton, WI, it has expanded to over 245 locations in 42 states. The company is celebrated for promptly delivering quality eyewear at great prices while maintaining strong relationships with optometrists and local communities. With local labs in stores, eye exams, and same‑day delivery of glasses, Eyemart Express ensures customers never miss a moment of clear vision. Join one of the nation’s top optical retailers and help people see better.

As a Licensed Optician, you will guide patients in selecting eyeglass frames, lenses, and coatings tailored to their needs, ensure accurate measurements and prescription information for lab technicians, oversee the production process, and provide personalized care when dispensing glasses.

Earn competitive base pay plus incentives.

Responsibilities

• Provide Exceptional Customer Service: use optical expertise and product knowledge to precisely meet customer needs, ensuring personalized and informed interactions.
• Stay informed about sales, promotions, and company policies.
• Process payments and refunds using the Point of Sale system.
• Educate patients on eyeglass care.
• Process insurance claims.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge.
• Create and manage patient files with confidentiality in mind.
• Interpret prescription requirements.
• Take necessary measurements, prepare work orders, and inspect final products for accuracy.
• Adjust and repair frames as needed.
• Price, stock, and organize merchandise.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Optical industry experience and current state license.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Benefits

• Health Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Matching 401k.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• Life Insurance.
• Fully paid benefits to maintain licensing requirements and opportunities for advancement.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level.
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Job function: Health Care Provider.
• Industries: Retail.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.