Licensed Optician (Optical Retail)

Location: 451 Broadway Street Building 3338, Eielson AFB, Alaska, United States

Company

Operates Vista Optical locations on military exchanges throughout the United States, providing eyewear and eye-care services to military personnel and their families.

What you will do

• Assist customers with eyeglass and contact lens dispensing, insertion and removal training, and product education.
• Deliver customer service while meeting sales goals and company objectives.
• Maintain accurate patient records, manage order follow-up, notify customers, and conduct weekly outreach.
• Reduce remakes, follow safety standards, and support operational quality.
• Manage inventory, merchandising standards, and a clean, organized work environment.
• Mentor Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.

Requirements

• Active dispensing license required by the state.
• At least 3 years of related experience or training required.
• Strong customer service and clear communication skills.
• Confident selling skills and the ability to meet store goals.
• Organization, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and comfort working with a variety of people.

Nice to have

• Previous retail experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Part-time employment with Sundays off because the location is closed every Sunday.
• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match and a stock purchase plan.
• Paid sick time, parental leave, and an employee eyewear discount.
• Training programs, educational courses, college scholarship opportunities, and internal career advancement.