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WOLFE EYE CLINIC MASTER

Optician

Story City, IA · On-site

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

Wolfe Family Vision Center in Story City has an immediate opening for a part-time optician. Schedule: * Monday 8am - 5pm * Tuesday 9am - 5pm * Thursday 8am-5pm * Schedule may vary as needed.

Wolfe Eye Clinic

Optician

Story City, IA · On-site

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

Wolfe Family Vision Center in Story City has an immediate opening for a part-time optician. Schedule: * Monday 8am - 5pm * Tuesday 9am - 5pm * Thursday 8am-5pm * Schedule may vary as needed.

Vision Care Associates LLP

Optician / Optical Sales

Winder, GA · On-site

$15.25 - $19.75/hr

Apply Now Why You'll Love This Job If you have sales, customer service or optical experience and want to launch a successful career, you are the perfect fit for our FT/PT Optician position in Winder ...

Winder Eye Care

Optician / Optical Sales

Winder, GA · On-site

$15.25 - $19.75/hr

Apply Now Why You'll Love This Job If you have sales, customer service or optical experience and want to launch a successful career, you are the perfect fit for our FT/PT Optician position in Winder ...

Vision Care Associates LLP

Optician / Optical Sales

Winder, GA · On-site

$15.25 - $19.75/hr

Apply Now Why You'll Love This Job If you have sales, customer service or optical experience and want to launch a successful career, you are the perfect fit for our FT/PT Optician position in Winder ...

Eye Society

Optician / Optical Sales

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

Apply Now Why You'll Love This Job If you have sales, customer service or optical experience and want to launch a successful career, you are the perfect fit for our FT/PT Optician position in Chicago ...

Comprehensive Mobile Care

$25 - $27/hr

... Part Time Optician to join our team serving in senior outpatient clinics across Los Angeles County (LA, Compton, Long Beach). If you're compassionate, and ready for a change from the traditional ...

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Eyes of North Scottsdale

Optician

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$21 - $24/hr

Part Time Optician Wanted! (Must have previous general optician experience) Eyes of North Scottsdale is a newer private practice with an emphasis on creating a culture where our patients come first ...

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How much do part time optician jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time 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 the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Part Time Optician position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Optician, you need a solid understanding of vision correction, lens fitting, and frame selection, usually supported by formal training or certification as an optician. Familiarity with optical tools, lensometers, and practice management or point-of-sale systems is often required. Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and clear communication are vital for providing personalized patient service and working effectively within a team. These skills ensure customers receive accurate eyewear recommendations and a positive experience, contributing to the success of the optical practice.

What is a Part Time Optician job?

A Part Time Optician assists customers with selecting and fitting eyewear, performs basic eye measurements, and ensures prescriptions are correctly filled, all while working fewer hours than a full-time optician. Responsibilities may include adjusting frames, educating customers on lens options, and handling minor repairs. They often work in optical stores, clinics, or retail settings. This role requires knowledge of optical products, customer service skills, and sometimes certification depending on the location.

What are the typical daily duties of a Part Time Optician?

Part Time Opticians are responsible for assisting customers in selecting eyewear, fitting and adjusting glasses, interpreting prescriptions from eye doctors, and performing basic eyewear repairs. They also handle administrative tasks such as maintaining patient records, processing payments, and ordering lenses or frames as needed. While working part time, you may have to adapt quickly and provide flexible coverage during busy periods or in the absence of a colleague. Collaboration with optometrists, sales teams, and other staff is common to ensure a seamless patient experience. This role suits individuals who enjoy a mix of hands-on technical work, customer service, and teamwork.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Optician job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 40% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $40,172 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

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WOLFE EYE CLINIC MASTER

Story City, IA • On-site

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Optician
In medical practice since 1919, Wolfe Eye Clinic is a multi-specialty clinic providing surgical services and vision care throughout Iowa. At Wolfe Eye Clinic, we create Better Vision for a Better Life.
Wolfe Family Vision Center in Story City has an immediate opening for a part-time optician.
Schedule:
  • Monday 8am - 5pm
  • Tuesday 9am - 5pm
  • Thursday 8am-5pm
  • Schedule may vary as needed.

Responsibilities include:
  • Assisting patients with frame selection.
  • Fitting and ordering appropriate spectacle lens materials.
  • Dispensing, adjusting, and fixing glasses for patients.
  • Maintaining organization of the optical area.
  • Communicating with optical laboratories regarding orders.
  • Checking completed orders for accuracy.
  • Ordering contact lens materials.
  • Educating patients on contact lenses.
  • Utilizing software for ordering, inventorying, and reconciling invoices.
  • Filing vision insurance claims.
  • Scheduling appointments.
  • Performing other duties as needed.

Qualifications include:
  • Ability to demonstrate strong patient service skills.
  • Ability to portray a professional attitude and appearance.
  • Ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred (but not required) qualifications are:
  • Previous optical experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.

If you are interested in being part of a quality-driven organization while receiving a competitive wage, please apply.
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