Optician Apprentice: Hands-On Eyewear & Patient Care

Columbia Basin Health Association; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Basin Health Association is seeking an Optician Apprentice to assist patients with ophthalmic eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions. The role includes filling prescriptions, measuring frame dimensions, assisting with frame selection, and translating as needed.

Duties also cover front-desk support and ensuring proper documentation and insurance verification. The position offers an entry‑level pathway with potential advancement for experienced candidates, based in Pasco, Washington.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical knowledge typically from high school
• Knowledge of eyeglass ordering, adjustments, and repair
• Understanding of eye care appointment types and scheduling

Responsibilities

• Fills prescriptions for patients based on eye care consultation.
• Measures pupil distance and frame parameters per guidelines.
• Assembles lenses into frames and adjusts eyeglasses.
• Sells contact lenses and assists with insertion/removal.

Skills

Mathematics basics

Eyeglass ordering knowledge

Scheduling knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Columbia Basin Health Association is seeking an Optician Apprentice to assist patients with ophthalmic eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions. The role includes filling prescriptions, measuring frame dimensions, assisting with frame selection, and translating as needed.

Duties also cover front-desk support and ensuring proper documentation and insurance verification. The position offers an entry‑level pathway with potential advancement for experienced candidates, based in Pasco, Washington.