Job Description

An Apprentice Optician shadows a Licensed Optician and is working towards achieving and maintaining license requirements per state guidelines.

• Meet or exceed National Vision’s sales and company objectives.
• Achieve and maintain the highest level of customer service.
• Accurately process orders for eyewear via the POS/SDS system.
• Take optical measurement for patient eyewear as permitted by state law.
• Coordinate the distribution of eyewear products to patients according to National Vision guidelines.
• Assist with dispensing eyeglasses and contact lens to patients, as permitted by state law.
• Perform insertion and removal training of contact lenses to patients as directed by management and permitted by state law.
• Contribute in the marketing of the store by passing out flyers, making PA announcements and participating in Business Builder events.
• Complete inventory count and replenish stock as necessary.

Qualifications

This position requires an Apprentice License along with a combination of on-the-job training (apprenticeship) and education. National Vision provides reimbursement opportunities.

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Strong selling skills.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detailed oriented.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Able to work and interact effectively within a host store environment, adhering to and promoting all host store policies, procedures and regulations.

Additional Information

TAKING CARE OF OUR PEOPLE

We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates – including bonus potential for every position in the store! We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. This position provides reimbursement opportunities for board-approved education programs, certifications and licenses. We provide training programs, access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.

Please see our website www.nationalvision.com to learn more.

National Vision is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.