Optician Apprentice

Join Our Team as an Optician Apprentice (aka Eyewear Stylist) at Professional Vision Care!

Are you passionate about helping people look and feel their best while providing exceptional care? Professional Vision Care is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented, and motivated Eyewear Stylists to join our thriving optometry practice! This is more than a job—it's a rewarding career where you'll make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

What You'll Do as an Eyewear Stylist:

As an Eyewear Stylist, you'll receive paid training to become an expert in assisting patients with their eyewear needs and more. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering a warm, helpful, and positive experience to every patient.
• Assisting patients in selecting frames that suit their style and prescription needs.
• Confidently selling eyewear (glasses and contact lenses) by understanding and meeting patients' preferences.
• Ordering frames from manufacturers and managing eyewear inventory.
• Learning and performing procedures, such as taking eye photos.
• Dispensing eyewear orders and ensuring proper eyeglass adjustments and basic repairs.
• Scheduling future vision appointments for patients.
• Completing daily organizational and sanitization tasks.
• Conducting phone calls and working on a computer for extended periods.

What We're Looking For:

We're searching for someone who:

• Is intelligent, detail-oriented, and has a strong work ethic.
• Is reliable, dependable, and has an outstanding attendance record.
• Excels in providing friendly, caring, and thoughtful customer service.
• Is eager to learn new skills and work independently without constant supervision.
• Has exceptional communication skills and thrives in a team environment.
• Is available to work 5 full shifts each week, including Saturdays (with Sundays and one weekday off).
• Is flexible and willing to work at any of our 4 office locations (Westerville, Lewis Center, and Johnstown) as needed. Schedules are provided one month in advance.

Shift Hours:

• Monday-Thursday: 7:45 AM - 6:30 PM
• Friday-Saturday: 7:45 AM - 2:30 PM

Why Join Professional Vision Care?

At Professional Vision Care, we value and appreciate our team members. Here's what makes us a great place to work:

• Competitive Pay & Bonuses:
  Starting at $16/hour, with bonus opportunities, commission pay, and extra pay for Saturdays.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Including 401(k) with matching, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• Employee Perks:
  Earn appreciation points that can be redeemed for additional paid time off, cash, gifts, and more. Attendance bonuses are also available!
• Supportive Culture:
  We recognize and celebrate hard work through staff appreciation programs and events.
• Community Impact:
  We love giving back to our community through events like donating to underprivileged children, serving at soup kitchens, and more.
• Growth Opportunities:
  We support your professional growth with training, development plans, and opportunities for advancement.

About Us:

Professional Vision Care has been a trusted name in vision care for over 30 years. With 4 locations, 12 nationally recognized optometrists, and a dedicated team of over 50 staff members, we're committed to providing exceptional care to our patients.

If you're excited about joining a supportive and innovative workplace, we'd love to hear from you! Please note that this is an in-person role, and candidates must be comfortable working on a computer for long periods and making/receiving phone calls.