Pediatric Optician

Childrens Eye Center Of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Eye Center of El Paso is seeking an experienced Pediatric Optician to join a fast-paced, high-volume optical team serving children and families. You will measure, fit, and dispense eyewear, style frames, and guide parents through lens options to ensure comfort and proper vision for young patients.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on optician experience, a passion for pediatric care, and excellent customer service in a busy setting; ABO certification is a plus and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Previous optician experience required.
• Frame styling experience required.
• Experience with eyewear measurements, fitting, adjustments, and dispensing.
• Must enjoy working with children.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Style and recommend frames based on facial features, prescription, fit, age, and lifestyle.
• Measure, fit, adjust, and dispense eyewear accurately.
• Work with infants to teens in a busy, high-volume environment.
• Educate parents on frame and lens options.
• Handle repairs, warranties, special orders, and exchanges.
• Assist with insurance verification and optical checkout.
• Maintain organized frame display and inventory.

Skills

Optician experience

Frame styling

Customer service

Child interaction

Education

ABO certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

About this position

About The Children's Eye Center of El Paso

The Children’s Eye Center has been a trusted provider of pediatric ophthalmology in El Paso since 1996. Founded and led by Dr. Violeta Radenovich, the area’s only female, U.S. residency- and fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologist, we deliver top-tier eye care in a warm, child-friendly setting. With an on-site optical boutique dedicated exclusively to children, we provide comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and vision solutions—all under one roof. Join us in helping kids see better every day.

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Optician who loves working with children and can thrive in an exceptionally busy, high-volume optical environment.

Our optical serves approximately 80–120 patients per day between a team of 2–3 opticians . This position requires someone who is energetic, efficient, confident, and able to provide excellent service while working at a fast pace.

Job Summary

The Pediatric Optician will help children and their parents select, fit, and purchase eyewear while providing accurate measurements, adjustments, and dispensing.

The ideal candidate has prior hands-on optician and frame-styling experience , excellent customer service skills, and a natural ability to connect with children of all ages.

Key Responsibilities

• Style and recommend frames based on facial features, prescription, fit, age, and lifestyle
• Measure, fit, adjust, and dispense eyewear accurately
• Work comfortably with infants, toddlers, children, and teenagers
• Educate parents on frame and lens options
• Handle repairs, warranties, special orders, and exchanges
• Assist with insurance verification and optical checkout
• Maintain an organized and well-stocked frame display
• Receive, tag, organize, and restock inventory
• Follow up on eyewear orders and pickups
• Communicate with labs and vendors as needed
• Work closely with the pediatric ophthalmology team to provide a seamless patient experience

Required Qualifications

• Previous optician experience required
• Previous frame-styling experience required
• Experience with eyewear measurements, fitting, adjustments, and dispensing
• Must genuinely enjoy working with children
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Able to work efficiently and accurately in a high-volume environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Dependable, energetic, and team-oriented
• Comfortable using optical POS, inventory, and computer systems

ABO certification is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Confident and knowledgeable about eyewear
• Naturally comfortable interacting with children and parents
• Fast, organized, and able to multitask
• Comfortable making recommendations and taking initiative
• Patient and positive, even during busy periods
• A strong team player who can contribute in a small, high-performing team
• Competitive pay
• Medical benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Ophthalmology and pediatric optical training
• Opportunities for growth and increased responsibility

If you are an experienced optician who loves children, enjoys styling eyewear, and thrives in a busy environment, we would love to meet you.