Licensed Optician

Location: Union, New Jersey, USA; onsite, full-time

Salary: USD 24.50–36.75 per hour

Company

America’s Best is part of hirify.global, a large optical retail company operating more than 1,000 locations across the United States.

What you will do

• Dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses, including training customers on contact lens insertion and removal.
• Educate customers on products and provide attentive patient service.
• Meet sales goals and support store performance and company objectives.
• Maintain accurate patient records, follow up on orders, and conduct weekly customer outreach.
• Reduce remakes, follow safety standards, manage inventory, and maintain merchandising and store organization.
• Mentor Apprentice Opticians where permitted by law.

Requirements

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

Nice to have

• Previous retail experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match and stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending account, paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave.
• Employee eyewear discount, overtime pay when applicable, disability coverage, and life insurance.
• Training programs, educational courses, college scholarship opportunities, and internal career advancement.