Licensed Optician Jobs in California
Licensed Optician jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with steady demand across retail optical chains, ophthalmology practices, and integrated health systems from entry-level dispensing roles through senior and management positions. The largest concentrations of hiring are in Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where employers such as LensCrafters, Kaiser Permanente, and Costco Optical maintain significant and ongoing hiring pipelines. Contact lens fitting, progressive lens dispensing, and opticianry within multi-specialty eye care groups are the specialties with the most consistent California openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Provides member service by acknowledging the members, identifying member needs, assisting with members purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, resolving issues and concerns, and promoting the company's products and services. Promotes and educates members on health and wellness services through engagements.
Maintains merchandise presentation by stocking merchandise, setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays, removing damaged goods, signing and pricing merchandise appropriately, and securing fragile and high-shrink merchandise. Maintains the sales floor in the Optical area in accordance with company policies and procedures by properly handling claims and returns, zoning the area, arranging and organizing merchandise, and identifying shrink and damages. Receives and stocks merchandise in the Optical area and organizes and maintains the Optical area by following company procedures, utilizing equipment appropriately, merchandising, and completing paperwork, logs, and other required documentation. Where applicable, receives, audits and maintains hearing aid inventory and processes sales and refunds through POS systems. Operates hardware (for example, cash registers, related equipment), processes member purchases, and assists in payments, returns, refunds, and exchanges using appropriate procedures for different membership and payment types.
Educates members on eyewear usage and care and supports contact lens insertions, removals, and hygiene guidance. Sells Optical products and services by assisting members with purchasing decisions, measuring, adjusting, and repairing frames and lenses, completing eyewear/contact lens orders, and identifying and verifying prescription information. Accurately measures pupillary distance and position of wear for various lens types, including bifocal, trifocal, occupational, and progressive lenses, using manual and digital systems. Performs frame adjustments and repairs and completes final inspection of eyewear prior to dispensing. Troubleshoots member non-adapt issues and communicates with labs and optometrists regarding job status and product update. Processes optical eyewear and contact lens orders, monitors trial lens inventory, and ensures calibration and cleanliness of optical equipment. Performs final inspection of eyewear, including compound prism verification, and troubleshoots non-adapt issues. Communicates with labs and optometrists regarding job status, product updates, and reordering expired lenses. Troubleshoots equipment failure issues and coordinates repairs. As applicable and under guidance of the contracted or associate Optometrist, schedules patient appointments, performs pre-testing, and records results. Embraces the utilization of new and existing technology while supporting optometric support services.
Collects payments for doctor/telehealth services Processes member visits by scheduling and confirming appointments, following company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.
Maintains and files records in compliance with HIPAA and company procedures. Requests, reviews, and processes insurance claims and payments for doctor services where applicable optometric support services are contracted. Requests, reviews, and processes insurance claims, payments, and chargebacks for eye care materials Provides supervision, training, and state-registered sponsorship of unlicensed associates, and where applicable licensed associates, as a preceptor for associates enrolled in company-funded educational programs. Completes assigned virtual and hands-on trainings, including those necessary to acquire and maintain required certification and licensure, as applicable. Maintains NPI registration, where applicable, and advanced knowledge of eye anatomy and diagnostic testing. Participates in continuing education and internal development opportunities to enhance technical and service capabilities. Satisfies state board requirements towards maintaining state licensure while ensuring there is no lapse in licensure Leads and participates in teams by using and sharing resources, information, and tools; determining customer needs and business priorities; coordinating and executing work assignments; providing advice, feedback, and support to ensure timelines and work quality are achieved; and modeling and helping others with how to adapt to change or new challenges.
Develops, communicates, and implements processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; analyzing and applying information from multiple sources; monitoring progress and results; and identifying and addressing improvement opportunities.
Demonstrates, promotes, and supports compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by explaining, guiding, and demonstrating how to apply these in executing business processes and practices; implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and assisting management with correcting ethical and compliance issues and problems.
Respect the Individual:
- Embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported and connected through a culture of belonging; creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform; helps to attract the best talent.
- Works as a team; builds strong and trusting relationships; communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
- Strengthens the team by helping, developing and mentoring others; recognizes others contributions and accomplishments.
- Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.
- Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
- Delivers results while putting the customer first.
- Makes decisions based reliable information; balances short- and long-term priorities; and considers how own work impacts the team's ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.
- Displays curiosity and a desire to learn; takes calculated risks; and demonstrates courage and resilience.
- Drives continuous improvements; is open to and uses new technologies and skills; and supports others through change.
At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!
- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.
The hourly wage range for this position is $29.50 to $37.50*
- The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
As required by state regulations, registers and maintains Optician in Charge status. Meets continuing education requirements for state licensure/certifications. Maintain active state licensure and/or registration. Maintains active ABO and/or NCLE certifications through the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE). Eligible and willing to sponsor Apprentice Optical Technicians as required by state regulations. High school diploma, GED or equivalent, unless state specific regulations required advanced education.As required by state regulations, maintains NPI number and licensure.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Associate’s degree in opticianry, healthcare, or related field and 3 years of experience in optical service OR 4 years’ of experience in healthcare, optical services, or retail operations., Experience with insurance processing and electronic health records.Primary Location...
904 PLEASANT GROVE BLVD, ROSEVILLE, CA 95678-6126, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Provides member service by acknowledging the members, identifying member needs, assisting with members purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, resolving issues and concerns, and promoting the company's products and services. Promotes and educates members on health and wellness services through engagements.
Maintains merchandise presentation by stocking merchandise, setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays, removing damaged goods, signing and pricing merchandise appropriately, and securing fragile and high-shrink merchandise. Maintains the sales floor in the Optical area in accordance with company policies and procedures by properly handling claims and returns, zoning the area, arranging and organizing merchandise, and identifying shrink and damages. Receives and stocks merchandise in the Optical area and organizes and maintains the Optical area by following company procedures, utilizing equipment appropriately, merchandising, and completing paperwork, logs, and other required documentation. Where applicable, receives, audits and maintains hearing aid inventory and processes sales and refunds through POS systems. Operates hardware (for example, cash registers, related equipment), processes member purchases, and assists in payments, returns, refunds, and exchanges using appropriate procedures for different membership and payment types.
Educates members on eyewear usage and care and supports contact lens insertions, removals, and hygiene guidance. Sells Optical products and services by assisting members with purchasing decisions, measuring, adjusting, and repairing frames and lenses, completing eyewear/contact lens orders, and identifying and verifying prescription information. Accurately measures pupillary distance and position of wear for various lens types, including bifocal, trifocal, occupational, and progressive lenses, using manual and digital systems. Performs frame adjustments and repairs and completes final inspection of eyewear prior to dispensing. Troubleshoots member non-adapt issues and communicates with labs and optometrists regarding job status and product update. Processes optical eyewear and contact lens orders, monitors trial lens inventory, and ensures calibration and cleanliness of optical equipment. Performs final inspection of eyewear, including compound prism verification, and troubleshoots non-adapt issues. Communicates with labs and optometrists regarding job status, product updates, and reordering expired lenses. Troubleshoots equipment failure issues and coordinates repairs. As applicable and under guidance of the contracted or associate Optometrist, schedules patient appointments, performs pre-testing, and records results. Embraces the utilization of new and existing technology while supporting optometric support services.
Collects payments for doctor/telehealth services Processes member visits by scheduling and confirming appointments, following company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.
Maintains and files records in compliance with HIPAA and company procedures. Requests, reviews, and processes insurance claims and payments for doctor services where applicable optometric support services are contracted. Requests, reviews, and processes insurance claims, payments, and chargebacks for eye care materials Provides supervision, training, and state-registered sponsorship of unlicensed associates, and where applicable licensed associates, as a preceptor for associates enrolled in company-funded educational programs. Completes assigned virtual and hands-on trainings, including those necessary to acquire and maintain required certification and licensure, as applicable. Maintains NPI registration, where applicable, and advanced knowledge of eye anatomy and diagnostic testing. Participates in continuing education and internal development opportunities to enhance technical and service capabilities. Satisfies state board requirements towards maintaining state licensure while ensuring there is no lapse in licensure Leads and participates in teams by using and sharing resources, information, and tools; determining customer needs and business priorities; coordinating and executing work assignments; providing advice, feedback, and support to ensure timelines and work quality are achieved; and modeling and helping others with how to adapt to change or new challenges.
Develops, communicates, and implements processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; analyzing and applying information from multiple sources; monitoring progress and results; and identifying and addressing improvement opportunities.
Demonstrates, promotes, and supports compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by explaining, guiding, and demonstrating how to apply these in executing business processes and practices; implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and assisting management with correcting ethical and compliance issues and problems.
Respect the Individual:
- Embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported and connected through a culture of belonging; creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform; helps to attract the best talent.
- Works as a team; builds strong and trusting relationships; communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
- Strengthens the team by helping, developing and mentoring others; recognizes others contributions and accomplishments.
- Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.
- Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
- Delivers results while putting the customer first.
- Makes decisions based reliable information; balances short- and long-term priorities; and considers how own work impacts the team's ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.
- Displays curiosity and a desire to learn; takes calculated risks; and demonstrates courage and resilience.
- Drives continuous improvements; is open to and uses new technologies and skills; and supports others through change.
At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!
- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.
The hourly wage range for this position is $29.50 to $37.50*
- The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
As required by state regulations, registers and maintains Optician in Charge status. Meets continuing education requirements for state licensure/certifications. Maintain active state licensure and/or registration. Maintains active ABO and/or NCLE certifications through the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE). Eligible and willing to sponsor Apprentice Optical Technicians as required by state regulations. High school diploma, GED or equivalent, unless state specific regulations required advanced education.As required by state regulations, maintains NPI number and licensure.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Associate’s degree in opticianry, healthcare, or related field and 3 years of experience in optical service OR 4 years’ of experience in healthcare, optical services, or retail operations., Experience with insurance processing and electronic health records.Primary Location...
904 PLEASANT GROVE BLVD, ROSEVILLE, CA 95678-6126, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.See All 46 Licensed Optician Jobs in California
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Licensed Optician Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- LensCrafters19
- America's Best8
- Target Optical6
- EssilorLuxottica5
- Sam's Club2
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed optician jobs across California.
- Active California licensed optician registration issued by the State Board of Optometry
- Demonstrated experience dispensing frames, lenses, and contact lenses to patients
- Proficiency with optical lab equipment including lens edgers and frame adjusters
- Knowledge of vision insurance plans such as VSP, EyeMed, and MediCal
- Strong communication skills for patient education and frame selection consultations
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems used in optometry or ophthalmology settings
Licensed Optician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a licensed optician in California?
California requires opticians to register with the California State Board of Optometry, which oversees the Dispensing Optician and Contact Lens Dispensing Optician registrations. Candidates typically complete an accredited opticianry program or an apprenticeship, then pass the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners exams. Completing both exams and submitting proof of education or apprenticeship hours to the Board is the standard California path to full registration.
How much do licensed opticians make in California?
Licensed opticians in California earn a median of about $57,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $42,390 for the lowest 10% to over $81,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire licensed opticians in California?
Employers hiring licensed opticians in California right now include LensCrafters, America's Best, and Target Optical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's large integrated health systems and high-volume retail optical groups generate the most consistent openings, particularly across the greater Los Angeles, San Diego, and Bay Area regions.
Which California cities have the most licensed optician jobs?
Palo Alto, Northridge, and Los Angeles have the most licensed optician openings in California. Los Angeles dominates because of its sheer population density and the concentration of retail optical chains and multi-specialty ophthalmology groups, while San Diego and San Jose reflect the strong health system and employer-sponsored vision care infrastructure in those metros.
How can I get hired as a licensed optician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an apprenticeship through a California retail optical employer such as Costco Optical or LensCrafters, both of which regularly bring on trainees who work toward their California State Board of Optometry registration on the job. Candidates coming from adjacent roles like optical sales associate, ophthalmic technician, or vision care coordinator have a natural transition point. Completing an accredited program at a California community college with an opticianry track and passing the American Board of Opticianry exam significantly strengthens any entry-level application.
Where can I find and apply to licensed optician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to licensed optician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your experience and location, and apply directly through each posting.
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