Licensed Optician FT Longview, WA #327

eyemartexpress; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k matching

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Licensing support / licensing costs

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Eyemart Express is seeking a Licensed Optician in Longview, WA for a full-time role. You will guide patients in selecting eyeglass frames, lenses, and coatings, ensure accurate measurements, and relay prescription data to our lab technicians.

The position emphasizes high-quality service and licensed competency. Responsibilities include handling payments, educating patients, processing insurance, and maintaining up-to-date product knowledge while contributing to a flexible, customer-focused

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in the optical industry and an active state license are required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and guidance to patients.
• Take measurements, verify prescriptions, and prepare work orders.
• Process payments and refunds using the Point of Sale system.
• Educate patients on eyewear care and insurance processing.
• Maintain product knowledge and organize merchandise.
• Inspect final products and assist with fittings and adjustments.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Licensed Optician Full Time

30 years ago Dr. Barnes founded Eyemart Express to deliver everything a patient needs. It started with one friendly shop in Appleton, WI and has since expanded to over 245 in 42 states. Today, Eyemart Express is celebrated for promptly delivering quality eyewear at great prices, while maintaining great relationships with optometrists and local communities. We're not like everyone else, with local labs in stores, eye exams and same-day delivery on glasses — our customers never miss a moment. Now, you can join one of the nation's top optical retailers and get to improve lives by helping people see better.

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

Earning Potential: The earning potential for this role is competitive, inclusive of base pay ($25.00 - 32.00) and incentives.

Responsibilities

• Provide Exceptional Customer Service
• Stay informed about sales, promotions, and company policies
• Process payments and refunds using our 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

At Eyemart Express, we're dedicated to excellence in everything we do. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to be as flexible as possible with scheduling needs to ensure our team members can achieve harmony between work and personal life.

This posting provides an overview of the role. A full job description will be provided upon hire.

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.

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.