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Contact Lens Manager Jobs in Wheat Ridge, CO (NOW HIRING)

Performs contact lens insertion and removal classes (I&R) and manages the contact lens trial inventory, check-in and take contact lens orders in person or by phone. * Performs end-of-day ...

Optometric Technician

Thornton, CO

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Performs contact lens insertion and removal classes (I&R) and manages the contact lens trial inventory, check-in and take contact lens orders in person or by phone. * Performs end-of-day ...

Optometric Technician

Thornton, CO · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Performs contact lens insertion and removal classes (I&R) and manages the contact lens trial inventory, check-in and take contact lens orders in person or by phone. * Performs end-of-day ...

Optometric Technician

Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Performs contact lens insertion and removal classes (I&R) and manages the contact lens trial inventory, check-in and take contact lens orders in person or by phone. * Performs end-of-day ...

Optometric Technician

Thornton, CO · On-site

$16.75 - $20.75/hr

Performs contact lens insertion and removal classes (I&R) and manages the contact lens trial inventory, check-in and take contact lens orders in person or by phone. * Performs end-of-day ...

Optician

Thornton, CO · On-site

$17.75 - $22.75/hr

Sells miscellaneous products such as cleaners, contact lens supply, sunglasses, safety glasses, etc * Performs other duties as needed and as assigned by manager Qualifications * High School Diploma

Optician

Thornton, CO · On-site

$17.75 - $22.75/hr

Sells miscellaneous products such as cleaners, contact lens supply, sunglasses, safety glasses, etc * Performs other duties as needed and as assigned by manager Qualifications * High School Diploma

Optician

Thornton, CO · On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

Sells miscellaneous products such as cleaners, contact lens supply, sunglasses, safety glasses, etc * Performs other duties as needed and as assigned by manager Qualifications * High School Diploma

Optometric Technician

Boulder, CO · On-site

$16.75 - $21/hr

Assisting doctors during examinations * Assist with ordering glasses and contact lens supply ... Ability to manage priorities through adaptability, willingness to take calculated risks, and ...

Optometric Technician

Boulder, CO · On-site

$18.25 - $22.75/hr

Assisting doctors during examinations * Assist with ordering glasses and contact lens supply ... Ability to manage priorities through adaptability, willingness to take calculated risks, and ...

Optometric Technician

Boulder, CO · On-site

$18.25 - $22.75/hr

Assisting doctors during examinations * Assist with ordering glasses and contact lens supply ... Ability to manage priorities through adaptability, willingness to take calculated risks, and ...

Optometric Technician

Superior, CO · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

... Management when necessary. * Shows patience and courtesy to indecisive or difficult guests and ... Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment.

Optometric Technician

Louisville, CO · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

... Management when necessary. * Shows patience and courtesy to indecisive or difficult guests and ... Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment.

Optometric Technician

Superior, CO

$16.50 - $20.50/hr

... Management when necessary. * Shows patience and courtesy to indecisive or difficult guests and ... Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment.

Optometric Technician

Superior, CO · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

... Management when necessary. * Shows patience and courtesy to indecisive or difficult guests and ... Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment.

... Retail Management when necessary. * Shows patience and courtesy to indecisive or difficult ... Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment.

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How much do contact lens manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for contact lens manager in Wheat Ridge, CO is $15.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.25 and $18.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contact lens manager?

Contact Lens Managers are professionals who oversee the operations related to contact lenses within an optometry practice, ophthalmology clinic, or retail environment. Their responsibilities include managing inventory, supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing customer service related to contact lens fittings and sales. They also collaborate with eye care professionals to ensure patients receive the correct lenses and maintain up-to-date knowledge on the latest contact lens products and technologies. Effective Contact Lens Managers help ensure efficient operations and high standards of patient care.

What are the main challenges a contact lens manager faces when balancing patient care with inventory management?

As a Contact Lens Manager, you'll often juggle the dual priorities of providing excellent patient care and ensuring the contact lens inventory is accurate and well-stocked. A common challenge is effectively managing stock levels to avoid shortages or overstocking, while also staying updated on new lens technologies and patient preferences. Additionally, you'll coordinate with optometrists, suppliers, and front-desk staff, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. Addressing these challenges successfully can lead to smoother operations, higher patient satisfaction, and opportunities for career advancement within the optical industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contact lens manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contact Lens Manager, you need comprehensive knowledge of optometry, inventory management, and customer service, typically supported by certification or experience in optical retail. Familiarity with practice management software, point-of-sale systems, and contact lens fitting tools is common in this role. Exceptional interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and leadership abilities set top performers apart. These skills ensure efficient operations, regulatory compliance, and a high standard of care and satisfaction for patients and customers.

What is the difference between Contact Lens Manager vs Optician?

AspectContact Lens ManagerOptician
CredentialsCertification in contact lens fitting, often ABO/NCLEOptical dispensing certification, ABO/NCLE
Work EnvironmentOptometry clinics, optical stores, eye care centersOptical retail stores, eye clinics, hospitals
Job ResponsibilitiesManaging contact lens inventory, fitting, patient educationFitting glasses, contact lenses, adjusting eyewear

While both roles involve eye care and contact lenses, the Contact Lens Manager primarily oversees contact lens operations and patient fittings, whereas the Optician focuses on dispensing eyewear and assisting with vision correction solutions. Both roles require certification and work in similar environments, but their specific duties differ.

How to become a contact lens manager?

To become a contact lens manager, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with experience in optical or retail settings. Relevant skills include knowledge of contact lens fitting, customer service, and inventory management; some positions may require certification or training in contact lens fitting. Advancement often involves gaining experience and demonstrating leadership abilities within optical or healthcare environments.
Infographic showing various Contact Lens Manager job openings in Wheat Ridge, CO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,590 per year, or $15.7 per hour.

Optometric Technician - Orchard Town Center

Warby Parker

Westminster, CO • On-site

$16.50 - $20.50/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Warby Parker rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 97 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 40 rated optical retailers


Job description

We're searching for all-around amazing Optometric Technicians to work hand in hand with our Optometrists to give each eye exam patient a stellar experience in our stores. You'll help manage a high volume of patients, complete pre-testing, support with new contact lens insertion and removal training, deliver video assisted eye exams (where applicable), collect critical data, and generally keep our eye exam operations running extra smoothly. Sounds like the job for you? Keep reading.

What you'll do:

  Act as the primary liaison between doctor and patient, establishing a great rapport with all eye exam patients

  Perform preliminary clinical data collection (including but not limited to: autorefraction, visual acuity, eye pressure, pupil testing, ocular motility testing, retinal imaging, and lensometry)

  Support with in person and video assisted eye exam appointments as available

  Support new contact lens wearers through delivering insertion and removal training. Additionally, train additional team members (as directed by the Store Leader) on how to deliver insertion and removal training

  Support the patient and store team through each step of the booking process with appointment confirmation, annual exam outreach, and contact lens follow up to ensure the patient has a seamless appointment experience

  Efficiently manage the flow of our patients through the eye exam process

  Provide support to the doctor in maintaining meticulous and accurate records of data collected

  Help with the preparation of reports to other medical professionals as needed

  Ensure adherence to governmental regulations and privacy policies (e.g. HIPAA/PIPEDA), and company procedures

  Prepare and maintain an organized exam room by replenishing supplies, keeping contact lens trials up-to-date, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness for our equipment, and performing ongoing maintenance and calibration as needed

  Support the retail sales team as directed by the Store Leader

Who you are:

  Professional, articulate, and have a compassionate approach to patient care

  A team player who's effective and efficient when collaborating and communicating with doctors, the store team, and patients

  Excellent with multitasking, organization, and time management in prioritizing appointments to maintain efficient patient flow

  Able to think outside of the box when needed

  Precise and comfortable with technology, and able to quickly learn and effectively use new medical applications

  Excited to work side by side (or virtually!) with a doctor in a high-volume retail setting

Extra Credit:

  1+ years of experience in a medical environment supporting doctors

  Exceptionally knowledgeable about eyewear and able to accurately describe the features and benefits of different offerings. (Patients have questions, and we always like to have answers.)

  Working knowledge of G Suite

  Previous work experience with optometry, electronic health records, or medical care

  Familiar with healthcare technology systems and equipment (EMR systems, retinal cameras, exam room equipment)

  Completion of an Optometric Technician training program or CPOT certification (Certified Paraoptometric Technician)

In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees.

For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is thoughtfully determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant market data.

For applicable postings, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if you are required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek.

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid sick leave1
  • Paid Holidays1
  • Vacation days per year1 
  • Retirement savings plan (401(k))
  • Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
  • Short-term disability
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Bereavement Support
  • Optical Education Reimbursement
  • Free eyewear
  • And more (just ask!)

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for part-time employees:

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Free eyewear
  • Paid sick leave2 
  • And more (just ask!)

Warby Parker will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance,  and the California Fair Chance Act.

If you are a California resident, please review the additional privacy disclosures available in Section 8 of our Privacy Policy, which provides a summary of how we collect, use, disclose, and share personal information about you and explain your rights under the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA").

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

CO only: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on the apply before date listed. We encourage interested candidates to apply through our Career website. 

1 WA only: Full-Time employees' paid sick leave is accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 26 hours worked. Full-time employees receive 5 paid holidays and 5-10 vacation days per year (after waiting period, depending on tenure and hours worked).  2 WA PT only: Paid sick leave (accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked).

Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style.

We're constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact, and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale while doing good in the world, without charging a premium for it. And we've learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal.

Since the day we launched in 2010, we've pioneered ideas, designed products, and developed technologies that help people see. We offer everything you need for happier eyes at a price that leaves you with money in your pocket, from designer-quality glasses and contacts to eye exams and vision tests, and you can meet us online, at our stores, or even in your home. Wherever and whenever you need it, we're there to make exceptional vision care simple and accessible. (Delightful, too.)

Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program.


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Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style. We're constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact, and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale while doing good in the world, without charging a premium for it. And we've learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal. Since the day we launched in 2010, we've pioneered ideas, designed products, and developed technologies that help people see. We offer everything you need for happier eyes at a price that leaves you with money in your pocket, from designer-quality glasses and contacts to eye exams and vision tests, and you can meet us online, at our stores, or even in your home. Wherever and whenever you need it, we're there to make exceptional vision care simple and accessible. (Delightful, too.) Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program.

Industry

Apparel and accessories stores

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

2009