Optician: Style, Tech & Patient Care

Bridgeview Eye Partners; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Benefits package

Certification program

Job summary

Unity Eye Care in Grand Island, NE is hiring an Optician to educate patients on lens technology, guide eyewear selection, and manage insurance co-pays and lab orders. You will also create engaging merchandise displays and handle administrative duties within a patient‑facing optical shop.

The role blends fashion with patient care, offering opportunities to grow through company‑paid certification and a comprehensive benefits package. Experience in eyewear and strong customer service are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in helping patients select eyewear and explain lens options.
• Strong customer service and ability to create a welcoming shopping experience.
• Knowledge of insurance co-pays and eligibility in a medical setting.
• Ability to maintain appealing optical displays and manage inventory.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in selecting spectacles, explaining lens and frame options.
• Calculate insurance co-pays based on eligibility.
• Enter spectacle orders accurately and track status daily.
• Notify patients, schedule dispensing, and follow up on adaptation.
• Troubleshoot eyewear issues and perform adjustments/repairs as needed.
• Educate patients on care of eyewear and lens options.
• Maintain inventory and organize optical lab supplies and displays.

Skills

Eyewear selection

Customer service

Insurance co-pays

Merchandising

Administrative tasks

Education

Optician certification

Job description

Unity Eye Care in Grand Island, NE is hiring an Optician to educate patients on lens technology, guide eyewear selection, and manage insurance co-pays and lab orders. You will also create engaging merchandise displays and handle administrative duties within a patient‑facing optical shop.

The role blends fashion with patient care, offering opportunities to grow through company‑paid certification and a comprehensive benefits package. Experience in eyewear and strong customer service are valued.