Optician Apprentice/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Dedicated Apprentice Optician to join UK Advanced Eye Care in Lexington, KY. This full-time role offers 40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with on-the-job training by a licensed optician and emphasis on customer service.

The successful candidate will complete an optician apprenticeship, meet monthly sales targets, and gain hands-on experience in a retail optical setting while using standard software tools.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and the ability to learn software programs and use them effectively (MS Windows, Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Experience in retail optical settings is preferred.
• Willing to apply for an optician apprenticeship and be trained by a licensed optician.

Responsibilities

• Meet monthly sales targets.
• Provide exceptional customer service and communicate effectively with patients and customers.
• Learn and use store software and systems as part of daily duties.

Skills

Customer service

MS Windows

Excel

Outlook

Word

Education

HS

Job description

Working Title Optician Apprentice - Shriners Optical Shop

Department Name

Department Name MG100: Physician Based Clinics

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 06

Salary Range

Salary Range $16.20-24.82/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

HS

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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?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Deadline to Apply

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Describe your retail sales experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have basic computer skills (i.e Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe a time when you provided exceptional customer service and include specific details regarding the situation.

  (Open Ended Question)