Optician in Training - Part Time - Merrillville

Kids for the Future; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 30,444,960 - 36,533,952; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance Eligibility

Free Eye Exams & Glasses

Certifications for wage increases

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Merrillville, IN is seeking an Optician in Training for PART TIME. You’ll start with base pay $17.00 per hour and work 25–30 hours per week, with no optical experience required. We’ll teach you everything you need to know; this role blends service and precision in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll gain training, certifications, and growth milestones. Benefits include health and dental insurance eligibility after 30 hours, free eye exams and glasses for you and family, and

Qualifications

• No optical experience required; willingness to learn.
• Ability to work 25–30 hours per week.
• Strong people skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to support other locations if needed.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients in selecting eyewear and fit.
• Educate patients on lens options and eyewear care.
• Verify insurance and schedule appointments with accuracy.
• Process eyewear orders and troubleshoot issues.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments for proper fit.
• Build lasting relationships with patients and encourage return visits.
• Complete trainings and certifications to advance.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Coachability

Job description

• Location 427 W 81st Ave #427,Merrillville, IN, 46410,United States
• Base Pay $17.00 / Hour
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Optician in Training – PART TIME

Ability to work 25-30 Hours/Week

Ready to Learn, Ready to Make a Difference?

You don’t need optical experience to succeed at Dr. Tavel—just drive, compassion, and a desire to grow. We’re looking for someone who loves people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants more than a job—they want a career. As an Optician in Training, we’ll teach you everything you need to know. Bring curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn—we’ll handle the rest.

This is an opportunity to break into a professional field where style, service, and healthcare intersect. It’s rewarding work—but we won’t sugarcoat it. Success here takes focus, sharp attention to detail, and a daily commitment to excellence.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Guide patients in selecting eyewear that fits their face, lifestyle, and vision needs—while helping them feel confident and cared for.
• 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.

This Role Is NOT for You If:

• You prefer repetition and routine over opportunities for growth in knowledge and skills.
• You struggle in high-energy environments or dislike frequent change.
• You tend to wait for direction rather than taking initiative.
• You get flustered or frustrated when things don’t go exactly as planned.
• You are not open to coaching, feedback, or ongoing training.

You will be a GREAT Fit If:

• You love helping people and take pride in making their day better.
• You are excited about a job where you're constantly learning and growing.
• You communicate clearly and confidently—even when trying something new.
• You can juggle multiple tasks while staying organized and focused.
• You appreciate feedback and use it as a tool to improve.
• You take ownership of your work and strive to get things right the first time.
• You show up on time, stay dependable, and take your responsibilities seriously.
• Availability to work during office hours (including some Saturdays)
• Health & Dental Insurance Eligibility if 30 hours minimum worked per week
• Free Eye Exams & Glasses (including immediate and extended family discounts)
• Opportunities to complete Certifications for additional wage increases!
• Bilingual Pay Eligibility: fluency in another language(s), increase to base pay below:
• Spanish, ASL, French Creole & Burmese

This Is More Than a Job. It’s Your Start.

• Training for this position is paid time, and schedule will be determined based on part time schedule.
• This role combines service and precision. You’ll need strong people skills and attention to detail.
• We hire for mindset. If you’re coachable, driven, and ready to grow, we’ll help you build a real career.

If you're ready to jump into a new career with purpose, people, and a path forward.