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Express Lens Lab Inc

Optician

Fountain Valley, CA · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

As an Optician, you will speak with patients to learn about their lifestyle and needs, take facial ... Prepare specific orders for the ophthalmic lab * Explain pricing, insurance, and payment options to ...

Express Lens Lab Inc

Optician

Fountain Valley, CA

$20 - $24/hr

As an Optician, you will speak with patients to learn about their lifestyle and needs, take facial ... Prepare specific orders for the ophthalmic lab * Explain pricing, insurance, and payment options to ...

Family HealthCare Network

Optician

Visalia, CA

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

Creates work orders for outside lab vendors. * Inputs and reviews frame, lenses, lens coatings, and measurements in the optical software to prepare a lab order. * Submits frame and lens orders ...

Family HealthCare Network

Optician

Fresno, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $23.75/hr

Creates work orders for outside lab vendors. * Inputs and reviews frame, lenses, lens coatings, and measurements in the optical software to prepare a lab order. * Submits frame and lens orders ...

Rocket Lab Corporation

Facilities Manager

Tucson, AZ · On-site

FACILITIES MANAGER Based on site at Rocket Lab Optical Systems' headquarters in Tucson, AZ the Facilities Manager is responsible for facilities maintenance, operations, and improvement projects for ...

Express Lens Lab Inc

Optician

Fountain Valley, CA

$20 - $24/hr

As an Optician, you will speak with patients to learn about their lifestyle and needs, take facial ... Prepare specific orders for the ophthalmic lab * Explain pricing, insurance, and payment options to ...

Riverside

$23 - $29.90/hr

... optical prescription ... Prepares lab orders containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verifies ...

Riverside Health System Non-Providers

$23 - $29.90/hr

... optical prescription ... Prepares lab orders containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verifies ...

Designer Eyes Inc

Optician

Miami, FL · On-site

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 2 years eyewear sales experience and finish lab experience. Licensed Opticians must be licensed in the state of Florida. We offer a highly competitive ...

Rocket Lab Corporation

Facilities Manager

Tucson, AZ · On-site

Manage Rocket Lab Optical Systems facility operations as primary responsibility, including janitorial, maintenance, repair, and update/upgrade activities. Support to other Rocket Lab North America ...

Unity Eye Centers

Optician

Claremore, OK · On-site

$14.25 - $18.50/hr

This position allows you to utilize your administrative skills in calculating insurance co-pays and managing optical lab orders, while also showcasing your creative talents in maintaining our optical ...

Unity Eye Centers

Optician

Columbus, NE · On-site

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

This position allows you to utilize your administrative skills in calculating insurance co-pays and managing optical lab orders, while also showcasing your creative talents in maintaining our optical ...

Eyes on Brickell Optical Boutique

Optician

Miami, FL · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Optical sales experience (frame styling + lenses) Strong knowledge of vision plans Experience with ... Prepare specific orders for the ophthalmic lab * Explain pricing, insurance, and payment options to ...

Bridgeview Eye Partners

Optician

Claremore, OK · On-site

$14.25 - $18.50/hr

This position allows you to utilize your administrative skills in calculating insurance co-pays and managing optical lab orders, while also showcasing your creative talents in maintaining our optical ...

Bridgeview Eye Partners

Optician

Columbus, NE · On-site

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

This position allows you to utilize your administrative skills in calculating insurance co-pays and managing optical lab orders, while also showcasing your creative talents in maintaining our optical ...

Bridgeview Eye Partners

Optician

Glenpool, OK · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

This position allows you to utilize your administrative skills in calculating insurance co-pays and managing optical lab orders, while also showcasing your creative talents in maintaining our optical ...

Optometry

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Optician

Torrance, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Optical experience is required, and a working knowledge of major vision insurance plans will be ... Finishing lab experience a plus. * Cross training in other departments a plus. * Very competitive ...

Eyes on Brickell Optical Boutique

Optician

Miami, FL · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

As an Optician, you will speak with patients to learn about their lifestyle and needs, take facial ... Prepare specific orders for the ophthalmic lab * Explain pricing, insurance, and payment options to ...

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How much do lab optician jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for lab optician in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lab Optician vs Dispensing Optician?

AspectLab OpticianDispensing Optician
CredentialsTypically requires certification or training in optical lab workRequires certification and training in optical dispensing and customer service
Work EnvironmentWorks primarily in optical labs, fabricating lenses and framesWorks in retail or clinical settings, fitting and selling eyewear
Employer & Industry UsageOptical labs, manufacturing facilitiesOptical practices, eyewear retail stores
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for technical skills and fabrication rolesCompared for customer interaction and sales roles

While both Lab Opticians and Dispensing Opticians work within the optical industry, Lab Opticians focus on fabricating lenses and working in labs, whereas Dispensing Opticians primarily fit and sell eyewear to customers. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role aligned with their skills and career goals.

What are some typical challenges a Lab Optician might face during the lens fabrication process?

Lab Opticians often face challenges such as ensuring precise measurements and alignment when cutting, edging, and mounting lenses to meet strict prescription and quality standards. They must also handle delicate materials and operate specialized machinery, which requires strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols. Additionally, balancing multiple orders and tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy can be demanding, making time management and problem-solving essential skills in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lab Optician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lab Optician, you need a solid understanding of optical concepts, precision measurement, and lens fabrication, often supported by a high school diploma and on-the-job training or certification. Familiarity with lens edging machines, lensometers, and inventory management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, manual dexterity, and problem-solving abilities are essential soft skills that set top performers apart in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing accurate eyewear, maintaining high-quality standards, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

What are Lab Opticians?

Lab Opticians, also known as optical laboratory technicians, are professionals who fabricate and assemble eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other optical devices according to prescriptions from optometrists or ophthalmologists. They use specialized equipment to cut, grind, edge, and finish lenses, as well as fit them into frames. Lab Opticians are skilled in working with various lens materials and coatings to ensure precise vision correction and high-quality results. Their work is crucial in providing patients with comfortable and accurate vision aids.
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Optician RMG

Optician RMG

Riverside Health System

Newport News, VA • On-site

$23 - $29.90/hr

Part-time

Posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assists patients in selecting frames and lenses based on prescription requirements and fitting needs.

  • Prepares and verifies lab orders, inspects finished eyewear for accuracy, and performs adjustments and repairs.

  • Performs administrative tasks such as tracking inventory, processing insurance claims, and maintaining optical merchandise displays.

Job description

Newport News, Virginia
Hiring Range
$23.00 - $29.90/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
Works with supervision of the Optical Manager and Practice Director. Designs, fits and adapts lenses and frames for patients according to written optical prescription or specifications. Assists patients with selecting frames. Measures patients for size of eyeglasses and coordinates frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. Prepares lab orders containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verifies exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust frame and lens positions to fit patients. Performs administrative duties such as tracking inventory, submitting patient insurance claims, and performs simple bookkeeping. Arranges and maintains displays of optical merchandise.
What you will do
  • Explains features and benefits of all current eye wear technology available to meet the patients needs. Assists patients in selecting the appropriate frame and lenses based upon prescription requirements and patient fitting needs. Accurately completes ordering process including lab and merchandise orders.
  • Medicare claim information no less than 80% compliant to Medicare standards. Charges posted in COS, patient receipts and ABN forms are consistently completed correctly and obtains delivery signatures and dates.
  • Collects insurance plan authorizations and accurately explains plan coverage and limitations to patients. Accurately calculates, files, and collects any co-payments and surcharges under patient vision plan/discount plan. Patient data, insurance, prescription and purchase information accurately entered into computer system. Collects a minimum of 50% of order balance before placing order. Accurately post payments in the computer system and provides patients with invoices. Upon dispensing of eye wear, verifies an collects outstanding balances and change status of order to DELIVERED in computer system.
  • Maintains high customer service expectations for the patients and their families, physicians, optical team members and visitors. Responds to and with the managers approval, resolves patient service issues, including lab manufacturing delays and frame back orders to ensure an equitable solutions is found that provides high patient service levels and reduces patient refunds. During Short periods of staffing or heavy workload assists with patients as necessary, .
  • Reviews lab invoices for accuracy of order and pricing. Safety of patient by inspecting eye wear promptly to ensure the prescription is made to the physicians request. Contacts the lab directly when errors are found and works with outside facilities to resolve quality issues. Verifies outside lab fees match HREA contracted pricing. Submits incorrect invoices for corrected pricing and track credits.
  • Maintains knowledge of new optical products, technologies , compliance standards, billing and lab ordering processes. Successfully completes annual requirements (CBL's) for mandatory competencies within required time frame. If in Apprentice Program for Opticianry successfully passed class. Actively participates with additional optical industry training coordinated by manager and Director. Supports the Riverside Health System Code of Conduct, Compliance and Ethics Program. Reports any potential compliance concerns to the appropriate person.
  • Accurately completes optical . Verifies eyeglasses meet order specifications and industry manufacturing standard by performing quality inspections. Dispenses, adjusts, repairs, edges, tints and correctly performs other bench work. Troubleshoots eyeglass vision issues to resolution or appropriate referral to doctor's care. Documents steps taken to resolve issue in the patient's computer record. Performs duties of Optical Lab technician as necessary. Remake average does not exceed 3% of patients serviced. Performs additional duties as defined by manager and Director.
  • Ensures patient satisfaction by greeting them as they enter the optical department. Completes all order processes in a timely and accurate manner while the patient is present. Keeps patient wait time to a minimum.
  • Average Sale $200. 00 after discounts and insurance collections.
  • Frame purchases does not exceed frame sales. Reviews frame purchases and Cost of Goods reports with optical manager throughout each month. Returns Special order and warranty products within 5 days of patient's non-approval of special order or pick up of warranty replacement. Reviews lab invoices for accuracy of order and pricing. Completes Lab Tracking Report, verifying outside lab fees match HREA contracted pricing. Tracks new lens sales and recommends lenses to be added to contract pricing. Submits invoices for corrected pricing and tracks credits. Updates Optical Monthly Expense report weekly with lab invoice totals.

Qualifications
Education
  • Program Graduate, approved school of Opticianry (Required)

Experience
  • 2 years Optician (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications
  • Optician License - Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

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