Optician I: Vision Care & Eyewear Specialist

Cherry Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Cherry Health in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Eyewear Specialist to assist patients with frame selection, lens options, orders, and dispensing of eyewear. You will verify information, assist with insurance, and help patients understand pricing and delivery timelines.

The role requires a High School Diploma, CPR, and preferably ophthalmic or sales experience; optician training enrollment is supported within 6 months of start. Evening/weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; CPR certification required.
• Ophthalmic or sales experience preferred; optician training enrollment within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in frame selection and eyewear dispensing.
• Verify patient information and insurance eligibility; process orders and payments.
• Enter orders for glasses and contact lenses; communicate pricing and delivery times.
• Assist with school-linked programs including scheduling and patient records.

Skills

Eyewear fitting

Customer service

Team coordination

Spanish (basic)

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

CPR certification

Tools

Lensometer

Pupilometer

Optical management software

Web-based lab orders

Job description

Cherry Health in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Eyewear Specialist to assist patients with frame selection, lens options, orders, and dispensing of eyewear. You will verify information, assist with insurance, and help patients understand pricing and delivery timelines.

The role requires a High School Diploma, CPR, and preferably ophthalmic or sales experience; optician training enrollment is supported within 6 months of start. Evening/weekend availability may be required.