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Optician/Optometry Technician

Redding, CA · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

We are seeking a dual-role professional to join our team as an Optician and Optometry Technician. While a formal optician license is not required, prior experience working in an optometry or ...

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How much do dual licensed optician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for dual licensed optician in the United States is $25.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dual licensed optician?

Dual licensed opticians are eye care professionals who are licensed to dispense both eyeglasses and contact lenses. This means they have met the education, training, and examination requirements to work with both types of corrective lenses, which allows them to serve a broader range of patient needs. In some states or regions, separate licenses are required for dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses, so being dual licensed demonstrates a higher level of competency and flexibility within the field. Dual licensed opticians often work closely with optometrists and ophthalmologists to ensure patients receive the correct vision correction and care.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a dual licensed optician?

To thrive as a Dual Licensed Optician, you need expertise in optical theory, lens fitting, frame selection, and must hold both dispensing and contact lens licenses as required by your state. Familiarity with lens edging equipment, optical management software, and industry standards such as ANSI is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and customer service orientation distinguish exceptional opticians in this role. These skills and qualifications ensure accurate vision correction, regulatory compliance, and high levels of patient satisfaction.

What challenges might a dual licensed optician face when working in both retail and clinical settings?

Dual Licensed Opticians often navigate the demands of both retail and clinical environments, which can require quickly adapting to different workflows, communication styles, and patient needs. In retail settings, they may focus on customer service, frame selection, and sales, while clinical environments often emphasize technical skills such as fitting lenses and working closely with optometrists. Balancing these responsibilities can be challenging but also offers variety and valuable experience. Success in this role often relies on strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

What is the difference between Dual Licensed Optician vs Licensed Optician?

AspectDual Licensed OpticianLicensed Optician
CredentialsRequires licensure in multiple states or jurisdictionsRequires licensure in one state or jurisdiction
Work EnvironmentOptical stores, clinics, or multiple locationsOptical stores, private practices, or clinics
Industry UsageCommon in regions with varying licensing requirementsStandard in most optical retail settings

The main difference between a Dual Licensed Optician and a Licensed Optician is that the dual licensed professional holds licenses in multiple jurisdictions, allowing them to work across state lines or regions. A licensed optician typically holds a license for a single state or area. Both roles require similar skills and certifications, but dual licensing offers greater flexibility and employment opportunities in different locations.

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(USA) Optician, Dual-Licensed - Sam's Club (OH & SC only)

Columbia, SC • On-site

Sam's Club
Retail • 10K+ employees

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 2,026 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 39 rated national retailers

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Posted 6 days ago

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Position Summary... What you'll do...

Provides Member service by acknowledging the Member identifying their needs assisting with purchasing decisions locating merchandise resolving issues and concerns and promoting the Companys products and services
Maintains merchandise presentation by stocking merchandise setting up cleaning and organizing product displays removing damaged goods signing and pricing merchandise appropriately and securing fragile and highshrink merchandise
Maintains the Sales Floor in Optical area in accordance with Company policies and procedures by properly handling claims and returns zoning the area arranging and organizing merchandise and identifying shrink and damages
Receives and stocks merchandise in the Optical area and organizes and maintains the Optical area by following Company procedures utilizing equipment appropriately merchandising and completing paperwork logs and other required documentation
Operates hardware such as cash registers or related equipment processes member purchases and assists in payments returns refunds and exchanges using appropriate procedures for different membership and payment types
Sells Optical products and services by assisting Members with purchasing decisions measuring adjusting and repairing frames and lenses completing eyewearcontact lens orders identifying and verifying prescription information completing and maintaining paperwork forms and other required documentation collecting payments for doctor services and performing and recording results of optometric pretests
Respect the Individual: Embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform helps to attract the best talent
Respect the Individual: Works as a team builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence
Respect the Individual: Strengthens the team by helping developing and mentoring others recognizes others contributions and accomplishments
Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around us
Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent
Serve our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first
Serve our Customers and Members Makes decisions based reliable information balances short and longterm priorities and considers how own work impacts the teams ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders
Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks and demonstrates courage and resilience 
Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements is open to and uses new technologies and skills and supports others through change

Minimum Qualifications...

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Preferred Qualifications...

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Primary Location...5426 FOREST DR, COLUMBIA, SC 29206-5401, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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