Optician — Eyewear Fittings, Lab Orders & Patient Care

American Vision Partners; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Eye care discounts

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

PTO and sick time

Job summary

American Vision Partners is seeking an Optician to assist patients in selecting and ordering eyewear, take precise measurements, and educate on lens and frame care. You will ensure quality through inspections and maintain equipment and inventory for smooth daily operations.

The role emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting with a Monday–Friday schedule. ABO/NCLE and LDO credentials are advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• ABO and NCLE is a plus, will be required within 6 months of hire
• Licensed Dispensing Optician (LDO) is a plus
• Detailed oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including Word and Excel
• Flexible schedule working Monday through Friday

Responsibilities

• Interprets prescription and helps patients choose appropriate eyewear, consulting with prescribing physicians as appropriate
• Takes optical measurements necessary for eyewear preparation
• Orders eyewear from laboratory based on prescription and patient preference
• Performs quality inspection of lenses and frames
• Adjusts eyewear to patient using appropriate tools and instruct on cleaning and handling
• Makes any necessary repairs using appropriate parts and tools
• Maintains equipment and inventory of supplies

Skills

Detail oriented

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

ABO certification

NCLE certification

Licensed Dispensing Optician (LDO)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

American Vision Partners is seeking an Optician to assist patients in selecting and ordering eyewear, take precise measurements, and educate on lens and frame care. You will ensure quality through inspections and maintain equipment and inventory for smooth daily operations.

The role emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting with a Monday–Friday schedule. ABO/NCLE and LDO credentials are advantageous.