Optician Apprentice: Vision Care & Frame Styling

Shawnee Optical-Findlay; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Vision Service Plan

Employee Vision Discount Program

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Shawnee Optical-Findlay is seeking an Apprentice Optician to support patient service and eyewear needs on site in Findlay, OH. You will greet patients, help with frame and lens selections, dispense eyewear, and process transactions at the point of sale with accuracy.

This role emphasizes customer care and ongoing learning in optical theory and merchandise. As an apprentice, you will work closely with licensed professionals to gain hands-on experience while helping patients achieve the best

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Part of a sanctioned Optician Apprenticeship Program within a licensed state.
• Strong customer service: communicator, listener, team builder.
• Knowledge of optical theory and merchandise.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Awareness of current fashion trends.
• Sales and service skills.
• Familiarity with POS, computers and calculators.
• Embrace new technology and change.
• PTO and paid holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greeting the patient and explaining the process transparently.
• Solve visual problems or challenges for customers.
• Dispense eyewear and verify prescriptions and lens selections.
• Assist patients in selecting frames and lenses to fit vision, lifestyle and budget.
• Suggest improvements and provide solutions to problems; assist others with complex needs.
• Maintain patient courtesy and track answers to unfamiliar questions.
• Ensure finished eyewear meets optical standards and patient requests.
• Take ownership to achieve personal and practice results; be a technical resource.
• Operate the Point of Sale with accuracy and proper payment handling.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Optician Apprenticeship Program (licensed state)

Tools

POS

Calculators

Job description

Shawnee Optical-Findlay is seeking an Apprentice Optician to support patient service and eyewear needs on site in Findlay, OH. You will greet patients, help with frame and lens selections, dispense eyewear, and process transactions at the point of sale with accuracy.

This role emphasizes customer care and ongoing learning in optical theory and merchandise. As an apprentice, you will work closely with licensed professionals to gain hands-on experience while helping patients achieve the best