Optician Jobs in Arizona
Optician jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in retail optical chains, independent eye care practices, and ophthalmology clinics throughout the state. Most hiring is in Phoenix, Tucson, and Scottsdale, where employers such as LensCrafters, Walmart Vision Centers, and Arizona Retinal Specialists maintain consistent staffing needs. The most sought-after specialties include contact lens fitting, low vision dispensing, and ophthalmic lab work. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Store #: 00A681 LensCrafters
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information
Everything we do is centered around sight. Because quality care helps us see the joy in life. Because learning from the best, makes us all better. Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in optical care.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Welcome all customers, set expectations with customers
- Custom fit glasses & precisely place prescription in lenses
- Acts as a leader in optical acumen
- Take & record measurements, accurately adjust/fit eyewear with attention to detail, ensure finished eyewear meets standards & customer needs
- Assists team with complex product needs & prescriptions
- Accurate & thorough use of technology despite time pressure & customer volume, exceptional product knowledge, use of appropriate tools
- Proactive, explores root cause of issues, forward thinking, ensures customers are satisfied & expectations are exceeded, solution driven
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize & manage time with competing priorities
- Strive to achieve exceptional results on Brand KPIs & competencies
- Take pride in store appearance, help to keep store clean, attractive & organized
- Inform management of safety opportunities; demonstrates safe work practices
- Resourceful, self-motivated with a desire for continual learning, improvement & results
- Adhere to company policies & procedure, including discounts, promotions & inventory management
- High School graduate or equivalent
- State Licensure
- Optical dispensing experience
- Strong customer service skills: communicator, listener & team builder
- Knowledge of current store merchandise
- Strong basic math skills
- Awareness of current fashion trends
- Selling skills – ability to use & carry an iPAD/tablet
- Familiarity with POS, computers & calculators
- Embrace new technology & change
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous customer service & retail experience
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.
Store #: 00A681 LensCrafters
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information
Everything we do is centered around sight. Because quality care helps us see the joy in life. Because learning from the best, makes us all better. Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in optical care.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Welcome all customers, set expectations with customers
- Custom fit glasses & precisely place prescription in lenses
- Acts as a leader in optical acumen
- Take & record measurements, accurately adjust/fit eyewear with attention to detail, ensure finished eyewear meets standards & customer needs
- Assists team with complex product needs & prescriptions
- Accurate & thorough use of technology despite time pressure & customer volume, exceptional product knowledge, use of appropriate tools
- Proactive, explores root cause of issues, forward thinking, ensures customers are satisfied & expectations are exceeded, solution driven
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize & manage time with competing priorities
- Strive to achieve exceptional results on Brand KPIs & competencies
- Take pride in store appearance, help to keep store clean, attractive & organized
- Inform management of safety opportunities; demonstrates safe work practices
- Resourceful, self-motivated with a desire for continual learning, improvement & results
- Adhere to company policies & procedure, including discounts, promotions & inventory management
- High School graduate or equivalent
- State Licensure
- Optical dispensing experience
- Strong customer service skills: communicator, listener & team builder
- Knowledge of current store merchandise
- Strong basic math skills
- Awareness of current fashion trends
- Selling skills – ability to use & carry an iPAD/tablet
- Familiarity with POS, computers & calculators
- Embrace new technology & change
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous customer service & retail experience
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in optician jobs across Arizona.
- Active Arizona Dispensing Optician license issued by the Arizona State Board of Dispensing Opticians
- Experience with eyeglass frame fitting, lens selection, and ophthalmic dispensing
- Proficiency with optical lab equipment including edgers, lensometers, and frame adjustment tools
- Familiarity with vision insurance plans such as VSP, EyeMed, and Davis Vision
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to explain prescriptions to patients clearly
- Knowledge of contact lens dispensing and familiarity with digital progressive lens technology
Optician Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a optician in Arizona?
Arizona requires dispensing opticians to hold a license issued by the Arizona State Board of Dispensing Opticians before working independently. To qualify, candidates typically complete a formal apprenticeship or an accredited opticianry program, then pass the American Board of Opticianry exam. The Board also accepts the National Contact Lens Examiners credential for contact lens dispensing. Applications and continuing education requirements are managed directly through the Arizona State Board of Dispensing Opticians.
Which companies hire opticians in Arizona?
Employers hiring opticians in Arizona right now include LensCrafters, American Vision Partners, and Walmart, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's concentration of large retirement and resort communities, particularly in the Phoenix metro and Tucson, supports steady year-round hiring at both retail optical chains and independent ophthalmology practices.
Which Arizona cities have the most optician jobs?
Phoenix, Chandler, and Tucson account for the most optician job openings in Arizona. Phoenix drives the largest share of listings given its size and density of retail optical chains, medical centers, and specialty eye care clinics, while Tucson's University of Arizona Medical Center and affiliated practices and Scottsdale's concentration of upscale optical boutiques and ophthalmology groups contribute steady openings in those markets.
Are there remote optician jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Optician work is inherently hands-on, requiring in-person frame adjustments, measurements, and direct patient contact that can't be replicated remotely. About 0% of optician openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles are typically limited to optical lab coordination, insurance verification, or administrative support functions within an optometry practice.
How can I get hired as a optician in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an apprenticeship through an established Arizona optical retail employer, where on-the-job training counts toward Arizona State Board of Dispensing Opticians licensure requirements. Large retail chains operating in Phoenix and Tucson regularly hire apprentice-level opticians and optometric assistants, with a path toward licensure built into the role. Candidates who have already passed the American Board of Opticianry exam or completed an accredited opticianry program, even without hands-on work history, stand out in the Arizona applicant pool.
Where can I find and apply to optician jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to optician jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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