What does an Optician do?
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What the job involves
- Assist patients with selecting frames and lenses based on their prescription and needs.
- Take and record measurements to ensure eyewear fits properly on the patient.
- Adjust, fit, and perform basic repairs on eyeglasses for customers.
- Dispense glasses and contact lenses to patients and provide care instructions.
- Enter optical orders into the system and track them for timely delivery.
- Maintain inventory of frames, lenses, and optical supplies.
- Calculate insurance co-pays and process payments for services and products.
- Educate patients on their eyewear options and how to care for their lenses.
Summed up from 30 recent Optician job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Licensed Optician 7 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 5 in 10 postings
- Contact Lenses 2 in 10 postings
- Product Knowledge 2 in 10 postings
- Root Cause Analysis 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- State License 1 in 45 postings
- Active State License 1 in 45 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 10 postings
- 1 to 2 years 7 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 3 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 1 year.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED Almost all postings
- Associate degree 1 in 75 postings
- Bachelor's degree 1 in 145 postings
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Is this role in demand?
2,206 open Optician jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- California317 open
- Florida239 open
- New York153 open
- New Jersey101 open
- Texas97 open
Typical pay $66,600 a year (most between $46k and $76k). See the full salary breakdown