Optician - Rio Rancho

Eye-Associates-of-New-Mexico; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

8 paid holidays

401(k)

Education Assistance

Company-paid Life & more!

Job summary

Eye Associates of New Mexico (EANM) is hiring a full-time Optician in Rio Rancho, NM. You will guide patients through lens and frame selection and help ensure smooth optical shop flow.

The role requires 1+ years of patient service in optical preferred, strong communication, ABO Certification is a plus—we’ll train if needed. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays, starting pay $16.00 per hour plus depending on skills and ABO certification.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of patient service in optical preferred.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• ABO Certification a plus—we’ll train and support you if you don’t have it yet.
• A team player ready to grow in a patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Fit, adjust, and dispense eyeglasses.
• Educate patients on lens options and frame selection.
• Interpret prescriptions from ophthalmologists/optometrists.
• Maintain patient records and manage inventory.

Skills

Patient service

Strong communication

ABO Certification

Team player

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Rio Rancho Optical, Rio Rancho, NM, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2917

Join Eye Associates of New Mexico (EANM) as a full-time, Optician, and play a vital role in planning and coordinating Optical Department operations. From guiding patients through lens and frame selection to ensuring smooth patient flow in the optical shop, your work will make a daily impact. If you’re detail-oriented, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is more than a job—it’s a launchpad for your career.

Starting pay $16.00 per hour +, depending on skills, experience or ABO Certification

Why Choose Us?

• Paid on-the-job training
• Largest Ophthalmology & Optometry practice in the Southwest
• Commission opportunities to boost your earnings
• A culture of mentorship and support from day one

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Full-Time Position
• Typically, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an occasional Saturday.
• Enjoy true work-life balance while doing meaningful work every day

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ years of patient service in optical preferred (but not required)
• Strong communication and people skills
• ABO Certification a plus—we’ll train and support you if you don’t have it yet
• A team player ready to grow in a patient-centered environment

What You’ll Do

• Fit, adjust, and dispense eyeglasses
• Educate patients on lens options and frame selection
• Interpret prescriptions from ophthalmologists/optometrists
• Maintain patient records and manage inventory

Benefits We Offer:

• PTO & 8 paid holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve!)
• 401(k)
• Education Assistance
• Company-paid Life & more!

** Benefit eligibility varies based on full-time or part-time status. The benefits listed above apply to employees with .75 FTE status or higher; additional details will be provided upon hire.

Eligibility varies based on full-time or part-time status. The benefits listed above apply to employees with .75 FTE status or higher; additional details will be provided upon hire.