Optical Technician - Entry-Level Vision Care Training

Center For Sight; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Company Match

Medical and Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Continuing Education

Paid Time Off

Job summary

US Eye in Mt. Pleasant, SC, is seeking an Optical Technician to join our patient-focused team. This entry-level position blends retail and medical device work, with on-the-job training and opportunities to grow within a leading ophthalmology/optometry network.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, organized multitasking, and clear communication to support patients and Opticians. Training will cover lenses, frames, and insurance navigation as part of a dynamic, full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication and listening skills to properly address patient needs.
• Customer service or service-related experience is a plus.
• US Eye will train the candidate, and this would be a great entry level position to develop a career in Opticianry.

Responsibilities

• Listen and address needs of patients as evidenced by company standards and policies.
• Answer the phones, and communicate patient’s needs to the Opticians and Optical Technicians.
• Efficiently take orders for contact lenses, create contact lens encounters and order lenses from ABB or other supplier.
• Navigate insurance websites to assist patients with the available benefits and cost associated with their plan.
• Sell and create encounters for accessories.
• Learn the lensometer.
• Oversee Frame Inventory.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lensometer

Job description

US Eye in Mt. Pleasant, SC, is seeking an Optical Technician to join our patient-focused team. This entry-level position blends retail and medical device work, with on-the-job training and opportunities to grow within a leading ophthalmology/optometry network.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, organized multitasking, and clear communication to support patients and Opticians. Training will cover lenses, frames, and insurance navigation as part of a dynamic, full-time schedule.