Optical Specialist Apprentice Optician Part Time

Visionworks of America, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Optical Specialist Apprentice Optician to enhance the customer experience in the vision care sector. This part-time role involves engaging with patients, ensuring their eyewear needs are met, and working closely with a licensed Optician to gain valuable knowledge and skills in optics. The ideal candidate will be charismatic, customer-focused, and eager to learn, contributing to a friendly and supportive environment. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of customers while developing a rewarding career in vision care.

Benefits

Vision Coverage

401 (k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Milestone Anniversary Awards

Medical and Dental for Full Timers

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is essential for engaging with patients.
• Optical knowledge is important for recommending products.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily sales goals by enhancing the customer experience.
• Engage with customers and recommend suitable eyewear.

Skills

Customer Service

Optical Knowledge

Sales Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ABO Certification

Job description

Optical Specialist Apprentice Optician Part Time

Store 543, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM

About Us:

Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic types who are ready to be the heart of our brand. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone, or a welcoming smile when a patient walks into your store, we need individuals who are passionate about helping customers look great and see great.

Pay Class: Part Time

Pay: $10.70 - $13.97 per hour

The Role:

A Visionworks Optical Specialist-Apprentice Optician is the very face of our business and is dedicated to ensuring the best possible journey for every patient and customer. This person is trained and knowledgeable about optics, our products/services and managed vision care. The person takes the patient/customer through the Visionworks experience ensuring their eyewear needs are met in a simple, human and bold way.

An Optical Specialist-Apprentice Optician shadows a licensed Optician and is working towards achieving and maintaining license requirements per state guidelines.

1. Delivers daily sales goals by ensuring the best execution of the Customer/Patient Experience journey.
2. Engage with patients/customers and recommend products and services that meet their eye care needs.
3. Measure patients/customers for their eyewear and maintain product/optical knowledge through continuous training and development to ensure eyewear is Right the First Time. May troubleshoot eyewear needs as necessary.

Qualifications:

1. HS diploma, GED or equivalent related job experience.
2. Obtain and/or maintain ABO Certification. Associates without ABO Certification must obtain the certification within one year of moving into the position.

What we offer!

At Visionworks, we offer a generous, competitive benefits package (for our part timers, too!) and exclusive employee discounts — including but not limited to:

1. Vision Coverage
2. 401 (k) Savings Plan
3. Paid Time off
4. Milestone anniversary awards
5. Medical, Dental for Full Timers
6. And more!

Everyone has a story that makes them who they are. At Visionworks, we’re looking for charismatic people who can lead authentically and with their own unique voice. We are actively committed to fostering an environment where all are seen and heard equally as we embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).