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Optician

Litchfield, IL ยท On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bard Optical is number 37 of the top 50 optical retailer in the US and as part of an eyewear ... Performs necessary tasks for good patient care and assisting the Doctor and Office Manager in the ...

Optician

Jacksonville, IL

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bard Optical is number 37 of the top 50 optical retailers in the US and as part of an eyewear ... Performs necessary tasks for good patient care and assisting the Doctor and Office Manager in the ...

Optician

Normal, IL ยท On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bard Optical is number 37 of the top 50 optical retailer in the US and as part of an eyewear ... Performs necessary tasks for good patient care and assisting the Doctor and Office Manager in the ...

Optician

Bonham, TX ยท On-site

$14.25 - $18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have Optical Laboratories in Louisville, KY and Fort Lauderdale, FL and manage many optical stores across the US and Puerto Rico. We take great pride in our product and are especially thankful to ...

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Optician

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$18 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintain optical displays, manage frame inventory, and assist with frame board management. * Collaborate with the optical team to meet and exceed individual and office sales goals. * Support ...

Optician

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$18 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintain optical displays, manage frame inventory, and assist with frame board management. * Collaborate with the optical team to meet and exceed individual and office sales goals. * Support ...

Optician / Optometric Assistant

Auburn, CA ยท On-site

$27.35 - $31.72/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage optical orders and inventory by coordinating with laboratories, inspecting incoming eyewear for quality, maintaining inventory, and ensuring timely delivery to patients. * Serve as a trusted ...

Optician/Certified Optician (Evanston)

Evanston, IL ยท On-site

$20 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Work with colleagues to manage inventory, including ordering, receiving, organizing frames and lens ... Optician Requirements and Qualifications * 1 year experience preferred, not required. * Excellent ...

Regional Optician Manager

Ontario, CA ยท On-site

$26 - $40/hr

Act as the primary point of contact for optical laboratories and frame/equipment vendors. Manage wholesale pricing, track turnaround times, and ensure consistent quality standards from lab partners.

Optical Engineering Manager

Bridgewater, NJ ยท On-site

$180K - $250K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Optical Engineering Manager leads development of complex free-space optical systems by, generating optical design concept, considering the entire product from optical point of view, solving ...

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Optician

Hobbs, NM ยท On-site

$15 - $19.25/hr

Develops and manages effective inventory control. * Tracks referrals and capture rate effectively. * Develops and communicates effective monthly reports. * Tracks and reports sales margins in ...

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How much do manager optician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for manager 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 are some typical leadership challenges faced by a manager optician, and how can they be effectively addressed?

Manager Opticians often encounter challenges such as balancing administrative duties with patient care, managing inventory, and leading a diverse team of opticians and support staff. Effective communication and delegation skills are crucial to ensure smooth operations and high-quality customer service. Proactively addressing scheduling conflicts, ongoing staff training, and staying updated on industry best practices can help create a positive work environment and improve both team performance and patient satisfaction.

What is a manager optician?

Manager Opticians are licensed eye care professionals who oversee the operations of optical stores or departments. They are responsible for supervising staff, ensuring quality customer service, managing inventory, and handling administrative tasks. In addition to their managerial duties, they may also assist customers with selecting eyewear, fitting glasses, and providing vision care advice. Manager Opticians play a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance and achieving business goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a manager optician?

To thrive as a Manager Optician, you need a solid background in opticianry, optical dispensing, and retail management, typically supported by state licensure and experience in the optical field. Familiarity with optical lab equipment, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and inventory management software is essential. Excellent leadership, customer service, and communication skills help foster a productive team environment and deliver superior client experiences. These competencies ensure efficient store operations, high-quality eye care services, and business growth in a competitive market.

What is the difference between Manager Optician vs Optometrist?

AspectManager OpticianOptometrist
CredentialsLicensed Dispensing Optician certification, state licensingDoctor of Optometry (OD) degree, state licensing
Work EnvironmentOptical stores, retail settings, eyewear salesEye clinics, private practices, healthcare facilities
Primary ResponsibilitiesFrame selection, lens fitting, customer service, optical managementEye exams, diagnosing vision problems, prescribing corrective lenses

The main difference between a Manager Optician and an Optometrist lies in their roles and qualifications. Manager Opticians focus on eyewear fitting, customer service, and optical management, requiring licensing and certification in dispensing optics. Optometrists, on the other hand, are healthcare professionals who perform eye exams, diagnose vision issues, and prescribe treatments, holding a Doctor of Optometry degree. Both roles are essential in the eye care industry but serve different functions and require different credentials.

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Infographic showing various Manager Optician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,172 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Optician

Bard Optical

Litchfield, IL โ€ข On-site

$17/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Optician - Litchfield IL - from $17 per hour plus incentives
At Bard Optical, we believe in vision for life.
Bard Optical is number 37 of the top 50 optical retailer in the US and as part of an eyewear industry leader, Bard Optical, strives for higher standard of quality in your eyewear needs.
With an Optician career at Bard Optical, youโ€™ll find yourself learning, growing, and interacting with some of the most passionate and talented people in the business. At the same time, youโ€™ll be helping people look and see their best.
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Sales Associate (Optician) delivers the Bard Optical value proposition โ€“ Set the standard of quality in eye care and eyewear by ensuring every patient and customer has the best experience in every Bard Optical every time. Creates exceptional value in the lives of customers by delivering legendary customer service amp; perfectly crafted high quality eyewear which exceeds our customersโ€™ expectations.

Summary
Fills ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fits and adapts lenses and frames by performing the following duties. Dispenses contact lenses as fitted by the Doctor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following โ€“ other duties may be assigned.
Performs necessary tasks for good patient care and assisting the Doctor and Office Manager in the operation of the office. Understanding and complying with all corporate policies and procedures.
Completes all appropriate optical training and improving optical knowledge, including continuing education as required.
Books, confirms and makes recall appointments. Prepare files for patient care and follow-up. Communicates verbally and non- verbally positively with the patient and the office staff. Demonstrates Bardโ€™s commitment to Perfect Patient Care to all.
Evaluates prescription in conjunction with patientโ€™s vocational and avocation visual requirements.
Determines patientโ€™s current lens prescription, when necessary, using lensometer or lens analyzer and patientโ€™s eyeglasses. Recommends specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames to suit patient needs. Assists patient in selecting frames according to style and color, coordinating frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. Measures patientโ€™s bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers of eyes. Informs patient of care and adaptation needed for patientโ€™s purchase. Assists patient with contact lens related care, supporting the Doctorโ€™s direction.
Prepares work order and instructions for grinding lenses and fabricating eyeglasses. Verifies finished lenses are ground to specification. Notifies patient that their product is ready for delivery. Delivers product to patient.
Heats, shapes, or bends plastic or metal frames to adjust eyeglasses to fit patient. Instructs clients in adapting to, wearing and caring for eyeglasses. Repairs damaged frames. Grinds lens edges or applies coating/tint to lenses if a finish lab is in the office.
Computes amount of sale and collects payment for services. Promotes and fits contact lenses. Promotes optical goods such as plano sunglasses, contacts lens solutions, accessories and low vision aids.
Assists in maintaining clean and full product displays and an environment for the patient.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED); minimum of three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively one-on-one in order to communicate the patientโ€™s needs and product explanations.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute lens diopter power.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licences, Registrations: Ability to pass the Bard Optical training tests.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, talk and hear. The Optician must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specifc vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those which and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits:
Starting wage from $17 per hour with significant incentive opportunities
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with yearly employer contributions
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Employee eyewear discounts and allowances