Optician: Pediatric & Specialty Lenses Expert (Seattle)

NYCOA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training & CE opportunities

Job summary

Puget Sound Eye Care in Seattle is seeking a full-time Optician to join our team. The position primarily serves the Seattle location with opportunities to work at Bellevue as needed.

You will help patients select eyewear that fits their prescription, lifestyle, and personal style while delivering top-notch care and service. We are an established practice with almost five decades of service, offering scleral and ortho-k lenses and comprehensive optical services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior optician/optical experience preferred.
• Experience in an optical, medical, or customer service setting is a plus.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in selecting frames, lenses, and lens treatments based on prescription, lifestyle, and visual needs.
• Accurately interpret and fill eyeglass prescriptions.
• Perform optical measurements, including pupillary distance, segment height, and frame adjustments.
• Educate patients on lens options, coatings, and premium eyewear products.
• Dispense, adjust, repair, and troubleshoot eyewear.
• Verify and quality-check completed eyewear orders.
• Process eyewear orders and communicate with optical laboratories.
• Assist with insurance verification, benefit discussions, and claim coordination.
• Support contact lens training and specialty lens care as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient and order records.
• Assist with inventory management, merchandising, and frame displays.
• Provide excellent customer service and build strong, long-term patient relationships.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Puget Sound Eye Care in Seattle is seeking a full-time Optician to join our team. The position primarily serves the Seattle location with opportunities to work at Bellevue as needed.

You will help patients select eyewear that fits their prescription, lifestyle, and personal style while delivering top-notch care and service. We are an established practice with almost five decades of service, offering scleral and ortho-k lenses and comprehensive optical services.