Apprentice Optician
Company: Bridgeview Eye Partners
Location: Lambertville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: An optician is an eyewear consultant,
educating patients on doctor recommendations that will give them
the best possible vision. â?¯ The eyewear consultant not only
advises patients on the best lens options for their prescription,
but also creates a fun shopping environment through the selection
of fashionable eyewear. The ability to communicate and build long
lasting relationships is an important skill required for this
position. In addition, the eyewear consultant creates and maintains
displays of optical merchandise and inventory within the optical
retail areas. â?¯ This position utilizes both administrative and
creative design skills. â?¯ The administrative skills needed are
calculating co-pays based on insurance eligibility and preparing
work orders for the optical lab. WHAT WE OFFER: Starting wage
dependent upon experience 6.5 paid holidays per year Approximately
10 days of PTO within first year Full slate of benefits to include
health, dental, vision, and 401k Employee Assistance Program Wage
increase through company-sponsored certification program Continuing
Education and Licensure reimbursement ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist patients in the selection process of spectacles, providing
education on quality choices, lens selection, and frame styling to
fit their lifestyle and prescription. Calculate insurance co-pay
based on insurance eligibility. Accurately enter spectacle orders;
ensure timely delivery by monitoring status on a daily basis.
Receive spectacle orders into system, verify order, notify
patients, and schedule dispensing. Contact patients for follow up
on progress of adapting to dispensed eyewear and prescribed
contacts. Perform adjustments and repairs when necessary.
Troubleshoot patient concerns with eyewear when necessary. Maintain
inventory pertaining to all aspects of the optical retail area,
including lab supplies. Report inventory as required. Maintain
displays of optical merchandise. Perform other duties and assume
various responsibilities as determined by the office manager or
team lead, and doctor(s). EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school
graduate or equivalent. Customer Service Experience preferred.
Previous optician experience is preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND
WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines): Physical Activity: Talking,
Hearing. Physical requirements: Sedentary work. Involves sitting
most of the time. The worker is required to have visual acuity to
determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work
assigned.
Keywords: Bridgeview Eye Partners, Dearborn , Apprentice Optician, Retail - All , Lambertville, Michigan
