Optician

Northwest Eye Care Professionals; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Eye Care Professionals in Hillsboro, Oregon, is seeking a full-time Optician to assist patients in selecting and fitting eyeglasses and lenses based on prescriptions and lifestyle needs. You will interpret prescriptions, recommend lens options and frame styles, and verify the accuracy of eyewear while supporting patient flow and collaboration with clinicians.

You will educate patients on eyewear care, manage orders and inventory, and maintain a clean, organized dispensary.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of optics and interpreting prescriptions.
• Familiarity with optometry and collaboration with clinical staff.
• Customer service skills in healthcare or retail.
• Attention to detail in frame fitting and lens selection.
• Effective communication and patient-focused demeanor.
• Ability to work on-site full time.
• Prior optician experience or in an optical environment preferred; licensure or certification is a plus.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in selecting and fitting eyeglasses and lenses based on prescriptions and lifestyle needs.
• Interpret optical prescriptions and recommend lens options and frame styles.
• Verify the accuracy and quality of finished eyewear.
• Support patient flow and coordinate with optometrists and other clinical staff.
• Educate patients on eyewear care and use.
• Manage orders and inventory related to frames and lenses.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized optical dispensary.
• Discuss insurance benefits with patients.

Skills

Optics knowledge

Prescription interpretation

Customer service

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

On-site work

Basic computer skills

Education

Licensure/certification

Job description

Company Description

Northwest Eye Care Professionals is a medical eye care practice based in Clackamas, Oregon, serving patients with a range of vision and eye health needs. The practice focuses on delivering attentive, high-quality clinical care in a professional and supportive environment. Team members collaborate closely to provide comprehensive services that prioritize patient comfort, education, and outcomes. Joining Northwest Eye Care Professionals offers an opportunity to work in a stable healthcare setting with a focus on community-based vision care and long-term patient relationships.

Role Description

This full-time Optician role is an on-site position located in Hillsboro, OR. The Optician will assist patients in selecting and fitting eyeglasses and lenses based on prescriptions and lifestyle needs, ensuring proper measurements and adjustments for comfort and visual performance. Daily responsibilities include interpreting optical prescriptions, recommending lens options and frame styles, and verifying the accuracy and quality of finished eyewear. The role also involves supporting patient flow, coordinating with optometrists and other clinical staff, and educating patients on eyewear care and use. The Optician will provide courteous in-person customer service, manage orders and inventory related to frames and lenses, and help maintain a clean, well-organized optical dispensary. Knowledge around insurance and educating patients of the benefits that they have.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of optics and practical experience interpreting optical prescriptions.
• Familiarity with optometry and eye exams, and ability to collaborate effectively with clinical staff.
• Proven customer service and customer satisfaction skills in a healthcare or retail setting.
• Attention to detail in frame fitting, lens selection, and eyewear adjustments.
• Effective communication skills and a professional, patient-focused demeanor.
• Ability to work on-site full time, manage multiple tasks, and support a busy optical practice.
• Prior experience as an optician or in an optical environment preferred; certification or licensure (where applicable) is a plus.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using practice management or point-of-sale systems.