Optician

Allina Health; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a skilled optician to fit, order, adjust and repair eyeglasses and contact lenses, coordinating care from prescription through dispensing. You will teach contact lens care, handle orders and payments, and collaborate with labs and vendors to ensure a current eyewear selection.

Preferred candidates have 2+ years in optics, ABO certification, and strong customer service. This is a full-time position with day/evening shifts, no weekends, travel within 20 miles as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years optician experience.
• 2+ years knowledge of complete eye exam tests and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fitting, ordering, adjusting and minor repair of eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Customer service and coordination with customers and vendors.
• Process orders for contact lenses and maintain eyewear inventory.

Skills

Optician experience

Eye exam knowledge

Education

Certified Optician - ABO preferred

Job description

Location Address: 9055 Springbrook Dr NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-5841 Date Posted: September 18, 2026 Department: 62833305 Retail Eye Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 8/12 combo shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: None

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8/12 combo day/evening shifts No weekends Occasional travel to other locations within a 20-mile radius

Job Description

• Conducts fitting, ordering, adjusting and minor repair of eyeglasses and contact lenses. Coordinates care from receiving the eyewear prescription, measurements, ordering and working successfully with eyewear vendors and labs to dispense eyewear.
• Customer service and coordination. Maintains customer and vendor schedules. Answers calls, questions and concerns from customers and suppliers. Assists patients with eyewear returns and minor adjustments. Performs eyewear measurements and completes the prescription order. Assists in teaching contact lens insertion, removal & care of contact lenses.
• Places orders for contact lenses, as per doctor's prescription. Receives contact lenses and calls patients letting them know of product arrival. Ensures trial contact lens supplies are monitored and maintained. Collects retail payments and daily reconciliation. Department and inventory organization and maintenance. Works with lab and vendors to maintain a current, quality selection of eyewear. Orders supplies and frames to maintain optical shop inventory. Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years optician experience
• 2+ years knowledge of complete eye exam tests and procedures

Licenses/Certifications

Certified Optician - American Board of Opticianry preferred

Physical Demands

Light Work: Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20.79 to $28.31 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish