Optician Apprentice/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Advanced Eye Care in Lexington, KY is seeking an Optician Apprentice to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate should be prepared to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a strong focus on customer service and accuracy in each interaction.

The role requires willingness to pursue an optician apprenticeship and to be trained by a licensed optician; some retail optical experience is preferred, and proficiency with common software tools will be valued.

Qualifications

• HS required for the position.
• 3 yrs of related experience required.
• Must be willing to apply for an optician apprenticeship and be trained by a licensed optician.
• Experience in retail optical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• Provide exceptional customer service and attention to detail.
• Meet monthly sales targets.
• Learn software programs and use them effectively.

Skills

Customer service

MS Windows

Excel

Outlook

Word

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Job Title

Optician Apprentice/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE56078

Working Title

Optician Apprentice - Shriners Optical Shop

Department Name

MG100: Physician Based Clinics

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

06

Salary Range

$16.20-24.82/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand or sit for periods of time, occasional lifting of boxes up to 25 pounds.

Shift

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hrs/wk).

Job Summary

UK Advanced Eye Care is seeking an Apprentice Optician to join our team. The successful candidate should be prepared to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Our patients expect exceptional customer service and attention to detail.

It is of utmost importance to communicate effectively and in a pleasant manner with patients and customers to provide excellent customer service. The position is expected to meet monthly sales targets. Experience in retail optical settings is preferred. Must be willing to apply for an optician apprenticeship and be trained by a licensed optician.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong customer service and the ability to learn software programs and use them effectively, MS Windows, Excel, Outlook, Word.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Optical retail sales preferred.

Deadline to Apply

10/19/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.