Private Practice Optician

Insight Vision Care is a premier, independent, physician-owned ophthalmology and optometry practice in Edina dedicated to providing exceptional medical and surgical eye care in a warm, patient-centered environment. Our highly skilled and compassionate team is committed to delivering personalized care that helps every patient see — and live — their best.

We are seeking a full-time Optician to join our growing optical team. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, enjoys building relationships with patients, and thrives in a collaborative clinical environment. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, detail-driven, and excited to grow with an independent practice that values quality, expertise, and teamwork.

• Guide patients through frame and lens selection
  , ensuring optimal visual outcomes, comfort, aesthetics, and lifestyle fit.
• Accurately interpret prescriptions and place lens and frame orders with attention to detail and quality standards.
• Educate patients on lens options, coatings, and care, helping them make informed decisions with confidence.
• Provide contact lens instruction
  , including insertion, removal, and care education.
• Adjust, repair, and troubleshoot eyewear to ensure proper fit, function, and patient satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with optometrists, ophthalmologists, and clinical staff to deliver a seamless, high-quality patient experience.
• Maintain a welcoming, organized optical environment that reflects Insight Vision Care’s commitment to excellence.
• Support inventory management, including receiving, organizing, and merchandising frames and lenses.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and documentation standards in compliance with HIPAA and practice policies.

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as an optician in a private practice or retail optical setting.
• Licensure/Certification: ABO certification preferred but not required.

• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive, professional demeanor.
• Passion for patient-centered care and continuous learning.

• Collaborative Environment
  :
  Work alongside respected physicians and a close-knit team that values mutual respect and shared success.
• Professional Growth
  :
  Ongoing training, continuing education support, and exposure to unique, boutique frame lines not widely available elsewhere.
• Meaningful Work
  :
  Make a tangible difference in patients’ daily lives by improving vision, confidence, and comfort.
• $23–$26/hour, commensurate with experience
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• QSEHRA plan for medical expenses
• Continuing education support
• Employee eye care benefits

• At Insight Vision Care, you’ll find more than a job — you’ll find a team that sees you, supports you, and grows with you
  . If you’re an experienced optician who values quality, autonomy, and meaningful patient relationships, we’d love to meet you.