Optician

Eyecaremichiana; South Bend, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401k with match

Job summary

Eye Care Associates of Michiana seeks an Optician and frame stylist to support two locations in South Bend and New Carlisle. You will educate patients on lens options, assist with frame selections, and help achieve sales goals while delivering personalized service.

The role emphasizes customer care, teamwork, and a willingness to learn; training is available for those new to optics. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer service or sales experience.
• Optical experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.
• Positive attitude and team-player mindset.
• Willing to learn and be coachable.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on lens options and help choose based on medical needs and lifestyle.
• Provide feedback on frame aesthetics with honesty and compassion.
• Achieve sales goals while attending to patients' needs and preferences.
• Review prescriptions based on medical charts and orders.
• Operate lensometer and other tools to ensure proper fittings.
• Manage inventory of frames and contact lenses to ensure product variety.
• Coordinate with physicians on prescriptions and eye-related questions.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Team player

Job description

Eye Care Associates of Michiana - Carlisle, 8984 US 20 East, New Carlisle, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Optician - Eye Care Associates of Michiana

We are looking for someone to go between our two locations - see addresses below!

• South Bend location: 17477 Generations Dr, South Bend, IN 46635
• New Carlisle location: 8988 Lincoln Hwy US-20, New Carlisle, IN 46552

Eye Care Associates of Michiana is looking for an Optician and frame stylist who is highly motivated and will help to create the energy and excitement around our products and services by providing the right style solutions for our patients’ lifestyles. We are looking for someone If you have a passion for helping people, an outgoing personality, and a desire to learn, this is a wonderful opportunity for you. Experienced opticians and frame stylists are encouraged to apply, but we are also willing to train someone!

What You'll Do

• Educate patients on their corrective lens options and help them make a choice that fits their medical needs as well as lifestyle preferences
• Provide honest but compassionate feedback about aesthetic choices in frames
• Achieve sales goals and quotas as determined by office staff while attending to patients’ specific needs and desires
• Review Physician’s prescriptions and orders based on medical charts
• Operate manual lensometer and other tools to achieve proper fittings for patients
• Manage inventory of frames and contact lenses to ensure optimum customer satisfaction and product variety
• Communicate with physician with questions or concerns about prescriptions and other eye-related issues

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years experience with Customer Service or Sales is preferred - BONUS is Optical Experience!
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Positive attitude and team-player mindset
• Coachable and eager to learn
• Professional, friendly and dependable

Why You'll Love It Here

• Supportive team culture
• Sales incentives and recognition programs
• Family like culture within the practice, positive environment where everyone enjoys to come to work!

Schedule

• Monday - Friday hours, weekend hours occasionally - if working a Saturday, 1 day off in the week!
• Competitive hourly wage - $17-22/hour
• Full benefits package including: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, holiday pay, 401k + match and so much more!

At Eye Care Associates of Michiana South Bend, you'll be part of a team that values compassion, collaboration, and making a real difference in patients' lives.

BE A PART OF THIS AMAZING GROWTH AND JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!

Ready to get started? Apply today and join us in helping people see their best!

Eye Care Associates of Michiana - Carlisle, 8984 US 20 East, New Carlisle, Indiana, United States of America