Licensed Optician Jobs in Massachusetts
Licensed Optician jobs in Massachusetts are in steady demand, with openings concentrated in optical retail chains, ophthalmology practices, and hospital-affiliated eye care departments at every level from apprentice to senior dispensing optician. The busiest hiring markets are Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, where employers like LensCrafters, Walmart Vision Center, and Massachusetts Eye and Ear consistently staff licensed positions. Contact lens fitting, progressive lens dispensing, and ophthalmic lab work are the most sought-after specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About AEG:
At AEG, we're building something bigger than great eye care, we're creating careers, developing leaders, and making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
You'll join a team that:
- Invests in leadership development and internal growth.
- Believes people and performance go hand in hand.
- Values collaboration, authenticity, and continuous learning.
- Celebrates wins, supports challenges, and grows together.
About the role
At AEG, we believe great patient experiences begin with great teams. As a Licensed Optician, you will play a vital role in our business by providing expert eyewear solutions and exceptional patient care.
The Licensed Optician will assist patients in selecting eyewear and accessories that fit their prescription, lifestyle, and personal style. By ensuring proper frame fit, accurate measurements, and correct lens dispensing, Licensed Opticians will combine technical expertise with outstanding customer service. A commitment to quality and patient satisfaction drives trust, loyalty, and repeat business.
- Delivers extraordinary experience to each patient. Provides patients with a complete understanding of our customized recommendations for products and services.
- Receive patient handoff from technicians or doctors and establish a rapport by asking lifestyle questions to identify their visual needs and recommend the most appropriate frames, lenses, lens treatments, and specialty products.
- Keeps current on company/industry products and procedures, manufacturer rebates, and types of lenses and frames available.
- Takes and returns patient calls, updating patients on the status of their order and resolving order issues should they arise. Escalates any issues to management.
- Assist patients in selecting frames, lens type, and lens treatments including tints and coatings; depending on specific patient needs and facial measurements.
- Educate patients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care, maintenance, warranty coverage, protection plans and replacement options.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of both medical and vision insurance plans, including eligibility, benefits, copays, deductibles, authorizations, and coverage limitations.
- Interprets prescriptions written by Optometrist and Ophthalmologist.
- Accurately interpret prescriptions written by Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. Enter all prescription information into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and ALE system while ensuring all required documentation is scanned and attached to the patient's chart.
- Follow-up on all pending orders. Verify all orders are within the time guidelines and informs patients if delays occurs. Notify patients when eyewear is ready.
- Dispense glasses by inspecting the product, checking for proper fit, adjusting if necessary, and asking for feedback.
- Adjust eyewear to ensure visual acuity, proper fit, and patient comfort by using various tools to perform eyewear adjustments and repairs.
- Proficient in using tools such as pupilometers, PD sticks, lensometers, pliers, wrenches, frame warmers, etc.
- Regularly communicates with technicians and managers, providing additional patient information, or asking for an order status.
- Inspects the final product ensuring there are no flaws; clean and polish lenses.
- Clean and organize frame boards, displays, mirrors, work bench, office area, maintaining overall cleanliness and visual appeal of the practice.
- Understands product issues and analyzes any problems. Thoroughly and accurately answer patient questions regarding insurance, warranty, products, materials, services, pricing, upgrades, promotions, etc.
- Performs other duties as needed and as assigned by manager.
Qualifications
- State Licensure
- High School or GED qualification.
- ABO/NCLE preferred but not required.
- Optical dispensing experience
- Experience with HIPAA requirements preferred.
- PC skills to include MC Office, Windows, and Word Processing.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- Excellent customer service skills and pleasant demeanor, experience with sales preferred.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Full Time Employee Benefits
- 401(k) with Match
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/STD/LTD
- Employee Vision Discount Program
- HSA/FSA
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
Physical Demands
- Ability to utilize office equipment
- Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking
- Ability to lift up to 10 lbs
Req Benefits: Benefits: 401(k) with Match, Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD, Vision Service Plan, Employee Vision Discount, Program HSA/FSA, PTO, Paid Holidays *Benefits applicable to Full Time Employment only*
Compensation: $26.00 - $34.00 per hour
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Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Licensed Optician Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LensCrafters11

- Warby Parker11

- Target Optical9

- BJ's Wholesale Club6

- For Eyes Optical5

Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Retail
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed optician jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts Dispensing Optician license issued by the Board of Registration of Dispensing Opticians
- Proficiency fitting and adjusting eyewear frames using ophthalmic equipment and tools
- Experience interpreting written optical prescriptions and selecting appropriate lens types
- Familiarity with ophthalmic lab work including lens edging and frame repair
- Strong patient communication skills for one-on-one frame and lens consultations
- Knowledge of vision insurance plans and ability to process optical claims accurately
Licensed Optician Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a licensed optician in Massachusetts?
To become a licensed optician in Massachusetts, you must register with the Board of Registration of Dispensing Opticians and pass the American Board of Opticianry written and practical exams. Massachusetts requires candidates to complete an approved apprenticeship or a two-year opticianry program at an accredited school before sitting for licensure. Maintaining the license requires continuing education completed within each renewal cycle.
How much do licensed opticians make in Massachusetts?
Licensed opticians in Massachusetts earn a median of about $67,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $48,850 for the lowest 10% to over $83,550 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire licensed opticians in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring licensed opticians in Massachusetts right now include LensCrafters, Warby Parker, and Target Optical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's mix of large optical retailers, private ophthalmology groups, and teaching hospital eye centers means steady openings across both corporate and independent practice settings.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most licensed optician jobs?
The cities with the most licensed optician openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Natick, and Hyannis. Boston drives the largest share of postings because of its concentration of academic medical centers and high-volume optical retail corridors, while Worcester and Springfield anchor regional optical practices and chain locations serving the Central and Western Massachusetts population.
Are there remote licensed optician jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they are rare. Dispensing and fitting work requires in-person patient contact, so most licensed optician roles are fully on-site. About 0% of licensed optician openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve optical lab coordination, insurance verification, or administrative oversight rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a licensed optician in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an apprenticeship under a licensed Massachusetts dispensing optician, which satisfies the hands-on hours required before sitting for the American Board of Opticianry exams. Large optical retailers operating in Massachusetts, including LensCrafters and Walmart Vision Center, regularly hire optical sales associates and apprentice opticians from adjacent roles such as optical assistant or eyewear sales consultant. Completing an accredited opticianry program at a Massachusetts community college, such as those offering ophthalmic dispensing certificates, strengthens your candidacy before full licensure.
Where can I find and apply to licensed optician jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to licensed optician jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across optical retail, ophthalmology practices, and hospital eye care departments. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer.
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