Optician: Grow Your Career in Eyewear—Paid Training

Dr. Tavel Optical Group; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health, Dental, and Rx Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Starting Pay: $17.00/hour base

Job summary

Dr. Tavel Optical Group in Westfield, IN is hiring an Optician. No optical experience? No problem—we’ll train you. Bring drive, compassion, and a desire to grow; this is a career, not just a job.

You’ll guide patients in eyewear choices, explain lens options, and handle front-desk tasks like insurance verification and scheduling. You may travel to other locations if needed. Training is paid and held at our Indianapolis office.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn optical basics; no prior optical experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to travel to support other locations if needed.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients in selecting eyewear that fits their face, lifestyle, and vision needs.
• Educate patients on lens options, eyewear care, and how to get the most out of their glasses.
• Manage front-desk tasks like insurance verification, scheduling, and benefit authorizations with accuracy and confidence.
• Place and process eyewear orders with precision—and troubleshoot when challenges arise.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to ensure a comfortable, proper fit for every pair.
• Build lasting relationships with patients that keep them coming back.
• Stay on top of your development, completing training, certifications, and growth milestones.
• Ability to travel to support other locations only if needed.

Skills

People skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Coachable

Job description

Dr. Tavel Optical Group in Westfield, IN is hiring an Optician. No optical experience? No problem—we’ll train you. Bring drive, compassion, and a desire to grow; this is a career, not just a job.

You’ll guide patients in eyewear choices, explain lens options, and handle front-desk tasks like insurance verification and scheduling. You may travel to other locations if needed. Training is paid and held at our Indianapolis office.