Optician

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

35% Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities with/

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Optician for the Truhlsen Eye Institute (TEI). The role supports the optical shop, handling prescriptions, merchandise, and customer interactions in a Monday–Friday 8A–5P schedule. Join a team dedicated to delivering extraordinary patient care.

Two years of retail optical experience and a high school diploma are required, with knowledge of contact lens fitting and dispensing. ABO certification is a plus. Education support is available.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in the retail optical industry.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of contact lens fitting and optical eyeglass dispensing.
• Superior customer service skills required.
• Demonstrated sales and marketing ability required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the optical shop manager with servicing customers in the store.
• Order supplies and manage inventory.
• Merchandise the store and fill prescriptions.
• Provide final inspection of products and deliver products to customers.
• Submit customer billing and insurance filing; follow-up care.

Skills

Customer service

Sales & marketing

Retail optical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Eyecare Advantage by Compulink

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Optician

The Optician assists the optical shop manager with servicing customers in the store. Order supplies and inventory, merchandise the store, fill prescriptions, provide final inspection of products, deliver products to customers, submit customer billing and insurance filing, follow-up care, and provide continuing education in opticianry to patients.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8A - 5P

Location: Nebraska Medicine Truhlsen Eye Institute (TEI)

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

Dignity and Respect

We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

Educational Support

• Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Optician Required Qualifications

• Two years' experience in the retail optical industry required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of contact lens fitting and optical eyeglass dispensing required.
• Superior customer service skills required.
• Demonstrated sales and marketing ability required.

Optician Preferred Qualifications

• ABO (American Board of Opticinary) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Eyecare Advantage by Compulink preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics. Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.