Licensed Optician - Part Time

National Vision, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company?m

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

National Vision, Inc. is seeking a Part-time Optician Assistant at Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. You will assist customers with eyeglass and contact lens dispensing, provide training, and help maintain records and inventories.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, meeting store goals, and supporting a team-driven environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years related experience or training (required)
• Hold an active dispensing license as required by the state

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

Customer service

Communication

Sales skills

Multitasking

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Dispensing license (state required)

Job description

A rewarding career where you can really make a difference, backed by competitive pay and benefits.

5280 Pendleton Ave # 0004
Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 98433

Type:

Part-time

Job Responsibilities

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

At National Vision, 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
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave
• Employee eyewear discount
• College scholarship program

Focus on professional growth and long-term career fulfillment:

• Training programs available
• Access to educational courses
• Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement.

At National Vision, you’ll enjoy more than just a job – you’ll have the chance to thrive in a rewarding career, surrounded by a supportive team and endless opportunities for growth.

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.

National Vision operates over 70 Vista Opticals located on military exchanges throughout the United States. Exclusively serving military personnel and their families, Vista Optical offers the convenience of on-base shopping with value pricing.

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.

Our strong force of talented opticians and associates help customers see their best to live their best. By selling, fitting and dispensing eyewear to customers with superb customer service, our opticians ensure our standard of excellence is never compromised – and they’re rewarded for that with an impressive benefits package.

How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we’re closed!