Licensed Optician Jobs
Licensed Optician jobs are open across retail optical chains, private ophthalmology practices, and health systems, at every level from apprentice to master optician, with specializations in contact lens fitting, dispensing, and ophthalmic lab work. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Description
About the role
See yourself starting a new career journey? As a MyEyeDr. Licensed Dispensing Optician (LDO) you will analyze prescriptions to make recommendations that provide the highest quality vision care to our patients. Additionally, the LDO fits, measures, and adjusts eyeglasses to exceed the patients’ needs and expectations as well as problem solves any difficulty a patient may experience regarding vision care. The LDO is responsible to provide oversight on all prescriptions throughout the office.
You Will
- Provide patients with exceptional customer service by understanding and assisting the patient’s needs
- Guide and assist patients in the eyewear and frame/lens selection process, by using extensive knowledge of product lines and options to educate patient
- Converse with patients to analyze and assess patient’s vision problems and needs
- Provide oversight on all prescriptions throughout the office
- Maximize sales by using the company’s best, better, good sales concept, maximizing key areas such as promotions, product of choice, Anti-Reflective coating, poly, warranties, 2nd pairs and backup eyeglasses, etc.
- Maximize insurance plans for patients and provide patients with comprehensive explanation of their insurance benefits
- Understand the company’s cost of goods and retail fee schedules. Be able to utilize knowledge of cost of goods to eliminate situations where cost-conscious patients might consider taking their Rx to a discount retailer (“walking Rx”)
- Focus on all company Key Patient Indicators
- Educate patient on the adaptation of new Rx’s and care of lenses
- Use pupillometer, PD ruler and other technical aids for proper fit and measurements
- Promise accurate delivery & turnaround times meeting the patients’ needs. Immediately notify patient of any delays of delivery times
- Understand all promotions, coupons and third-party programs available through MyEyeDr.
- Conduct “Care Calls” on a daily basis to patients who received their eyewear one week prior
- Use lensometer to neutralize, verify and make a final inspection of eyewear
- Notify and re-notify patients when eyeglasses are complete for dispensing
- Fit and adjust completed eyewear for each patient
- Ensure product pricing is accurate
- Monitor jobs waiting to be picked up. Inform management of any job held over 30 days
- Clean and merchandise displays on a daily basis, displaying effective merchandise at all times
- Place all returns in their proper bins
- Perform preliminary testing for patients, as needed
- Accurately process patient payment transactions
- Help maintain the attractive appearance of the office
- Attend all office meetings
- Participate in all training opportunities offered by MyEyeDr.
- Other duties, as assigned
About You
- Must be State Board Certified Licensed Dispensing Optician
- AA or BA/BS in related field is desirable
- 2-5 years of related eyewear experience within a similar office environment
- Demonstrated success in a retail, office environment addressing a broad spectrum of customer requirements and preferences
- Strong comfort level with optical and lens related concerns
- Demonstrates the ability to actively oversee, understand and describe multiple prescriptions daily
- Demonstrated ability to establish positive patient rapport and build relationships to establish repeat customer-trends
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) with the proven ability to manage priorities in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Ability to multi-task, set priorities and ensure that patient commitments/deadlines are met
- Proficiency in utilization of automated equipment and systems standard to the optometry industry
Growth With Us
- Grow and develop your career through role specific training programs
- Be offered an opportunity to earn bonuses and commission (role specific)
- Participate in a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, tax-free savings plans, life insurance and more
- Participate in our Vision coverage and associate discounts on our products
- Participate in our 401(k) with competitive company match
- Accrue PTO and paid holidays from day one
Introduction | MyEyeDr.
How do you see yourself today? Are you looking for that unique opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve? MyEyeDr. is a high-growth, premier healthcare company: a total vision care concept with a unique retail experience. Our trusted community doctors and knowledgeable teams are all focused on helping our patients live their best lives by delivering an exceptional, personalized experience to each of our patients in every interaction. Our business model is unlike others in the industry: we make healthcare accessible by welcoming all insurance and providing a great selection of stylish eyewear that meets the diverse needs of our patients.
This role provides a chance for you to build your professional career with an organization that is purposeful and whose values drive actions. You would have the opportunity to prioritize the care of our associates and our patients, to connect the knowledge of our talented teams to our patients’ needs, and to work in a fun, inclusive environment as part of a collaborative team. We are in search of that unique individual who is inspired by a career focused on helping others and providing quality care while continuously growing professionally and improving MyEyeDr. in meaningful ways. If this is you, we encourage you to apply so you can get your journey started with MyEyeDr. where you can help people see, look, and be their very best.
MyEyeDr. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. MyEyeDr. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Description
About the role
See yourself starting a new career journey? As a MyEyeDr. Licensed Dispensing Optician (LDO) you will analyze prescriptions to make recommendations that provide the highest quality vision care to our patients. Additionally, the LDO fits, measures, and adjusts eyeglasses to exceed the patients’ needs and expectations as well as problem solves any difficulty a patient may experience regarding vision care. The LDO is responsible to provide oversight on all prescriptions throughout the office.
You Will
- Provide patients with exceptional customer service by understanding and assisting the patient’s needs
- Guide and assist patients in the eyewear and frame/lens selection process, by using extensive knowledge of product lines and options to educate patient
- Converse with patients to analyze and assess patient’s vision problems and needs
- Provide oversight on all prescriptions throughout the office
- Maximize sales by using the company’s best, better, good sales concept, maximizing key areas such as promotions, product of choice, Anti-Reflective coating, poly, warranties, 2nd pairs and backup eyeglasses, etc.
- Maximize insurance plans for patients and provide patients with comprehensive explanation of their insurance benefits
- Understand the company’s cost of goods and retail fee schedules. Be able to utilize knowledge of cost of goods to eliminate situations where cost-conscious patients might consider taking their Rx to a discount retailer (“walking Rx”)
- Focus on all company Key Patient Indicators
- Educate patient on the adaptation of new Rx’s and care of lenses
- Use pupillometer, PD ruler and other technical aids for proper fit and measurements
- Promise accurate delivery & turnaround times meeting the patients’ needs. Immediately notify patient of any delays of delivery times
- Understand all promotions, coupons and third-party programs available through MyEyeDr.
- Conduct “Care Calls” on a daily basis to patients who received their eyewear one week prior
- Use lensometer to neutralize, verify and make a final inspection of eyewear
- Notify and re-notify patients when eyeglasses are complete for dispensing
- Fit and adjust completed eyewear for each patient
- Ensure product pricing is accurate
- Monitor jobs waiting to be picked up. Inform management of any job held over 30 days
- Clean and merchandise displays on a daily basis, displaying effective merchandise at all times
- Place all returns in their proper bins
- Perform preliminary testing for patients, as needed
- Accurately process patient payment transactions
- Help maintain the attractive appearance of the office
- Attend all office meetings
- Participate in all training opportunities offered by MyEyeDr.
- Other duties, as assigned
About You
- Must be State Board Certified Licensed Dispensing Optician
- AA or BA/BS in related field is desirable
- 2-5 years of related eyewear experience within a similar office environment
- Demonstrated success in a retail, office environment addressing a broad spectrum of customer requirements and preferences
- Strong comfort level with optical and lens related concerns
- Demonstrates the ability to actively oversee, understand and describe multiple prescriptions daily
- Demonstrated ability to establish positive patient rapport and build relationships to establish repeat customer-trends
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) with the proven ability to manage priorities in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Ability to multi-task, set priorities and ensure that patient commitments/deadlines are met
- Proficiency in utilization of automated equipment and systems standard to the optometry industry
Growth With Us
- Grow and develop your career through role specific training programs
- Be offered an opportunity to earn bonuses and commission (role specific)
- Participate in a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, tax-free savings plans, life insurance and more
- Participate in our Vision coverage and associate discounts on our products
- Participate in our 401(k) with competitive company match
- Accrue PTO and paid holidays from day one
Introduction | MyEyeDr.
How do you see yourself today? Are you looking for that unique opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve? MyEyeDr. is a high-growth, premier healthcare company: a total vision care concept with a unique retail experience. Our trusted community doctors and knowledgeable teams are all focused on helping our patients live their best lives by delivering an exceptional, personalized experience to each of our patients in every interaction. Our business model is unlike others in the industry: we make healthcare accessible by welcoming all insurance and providing a great selection of stylish eyewear that meets the diverse needs of our patients.
This role provides a chance for you to build your professional career with an organization that is purposeful and whose values drive actions. You would have the opportunity to prioritize the care of our associates and our patients, to connect the knowledge of our talented teams to our patients’ needs, and to work in a fun, inclusive environment as part of a collaborative team. We are in search of that unique individual who is inspired by a career focused on helping others and providing quality care while continuously growing professionally and improving MyEyeDr. in meaningful ways. If this is you, we encourage you to apply so you can get your journey started with MyEyeDr. where you can help people see, look, and be their very best.
MyEyeDr. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. MyEyeDr. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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Who's Hiring
- LensCrafters109
- Warby Parker57
- EssilorLuxottica55
- America's Best51
- Target Optical48
Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices39
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Manufacturing4
- Retail3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed optician jobs.
- Active state optician license or ABO national certification
- Experience dispensing eyeglasses and fitting contact lenses
- Proficiency with lensometers, pupillometers, and frame adjustment tools
- Familiarity with optical practice management or POS software
- Knowledge of ophthalmic lens types including progressives and high-index materials
- Customer service experience in a retail or clinical optical setting
Tips for Your Licensed Optician Job Search
List your state license prominently
Recruiters filter for licensed candidates first, so put your state license number and issuing body in your resume header, not buried in a skills section. If you hold licenses in multiple states, list all of them.
Tailor your resume to the setting
A retail optical chain cares about frame styling, sales volume, and POS systems. A clinical practice cares about refraction support and contact lens fitting. Match your bullet points to the setting you're applying for, not to a generic template.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists licensed optician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight specific lens and frame brands
Name the frame lines and lens manufacturers you've worked with, such as Essilor, Zeiss, or Varilux, because employers often look for familiarity with the brands they stock rather than general dispensing experience alone.
Prepare a technical skills demo for interviews
Many employers ask candidates to perform a frame adjustment, lensometer reading, or pupillary distance measurement during the interview. Practice these on the spot so you can walk through your technique clearly and without hesitation.
Negotiate your continuing education support
ABO recertification costs and CE credits are real expenses. When you receive an offer, ask whether the employer covers exam fees, CE courses, or conference attendance before you accept, because policies vary widely across employers.
Licensed Optician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most licensed opticians?
The companies hiring the most licensed opticians right now include LensCrafters, Warby Parker, and EssilorLuxottica, with the largest share of openings in Florida, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Retail optical chains and integrated health systems tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many licensed optician jobs are remote?
About 9% of licensed optician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most dispensing and fitting work. Administrative roles such as optical billing, insurance verification, and virtual try-on consultation support are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a licensed optician?
Becoming a licensed optician typically starts with completing a state-approved apprenticeship or an accredited opticianry program at a community college. After training, you sit for your state licensing exam or the ABO national certification exam. Some states accept ABO certification in place of a state exam, while others require both. Check your state's board of optometry for the exact pathway.
Can you get hired as a licensed optician with little experience?
Yes, entry-level licensed optician roles exist, particularly at retail optical chains that train new hires in their proprietary systems. Holding your ABO certification or state license is the baseline employers expect even for junior roles. Highlighting any customer-facing work, lab experience from a training program, or hands-on clinic hours during your education helps you compete when your dispensing experience is limited.
What does the licensed optician interview process look like?
Most licensed optician interviews include a phone or video screen with a recruiter or office manager, followed by an in-person interview that often involves a practical skills component. You may be asked to adjust frames, operate a lensometer, or walk through how you handle a difficult customer. Clinical and private practice settings tend to place more weight on technical accuracy, while retail employers also assess sales approach and product knowledge.
Where can I find and apply to licensed optician jobs?
You can find and apply to licensed optician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your license type, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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