Description
Optician in Training
Ready to Learn, Ready to Make a Difference?
You don't need optical experience to succeed at Dr. Tavel-just drive, compassion, and a desire to grow. We're looking for someone who loves people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants more than a job-they want a career. As an Optician in Training, we'll teach you everything you need to know. Bring curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn-we'll handle the rest.
This is an opportunity to break into a professional field where style, service, and healthcare intersect. It's rewarding work-but we won't sugarcoat it. Success here takes focus, sharp attention to detail, and a daily commitment to excellence.
Daily Responsibilities:
• Guide patients in selecting eyewear that fits their face, lifestyle, and vision needs-while helping them feel confident and cared for.
• Educate patients on lens options, eyewear care, and how to get the most out of their glasses.
• Manage front-desk tasks like insurance verification, scheduling, and benefit authorizations with accuracy and confidence.
• Place and process eyewear orders with precision-and troubleshoot when challenges arise.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to ensure a comfortable, proper fit for every pair.
• Build lasting relationships with patients that keep them coming back.
• Stay on top of your development, completing training, certifications, and growth milestones.
• Ability to travel to support other locations only if needed.
This Role Is NOT for You If:
• You prefer repetition and routine over opportunities for growth in knowledge and skills.
• You struggle in high-energy environments or dislike frequent change.
• You tend to wait for direction rather than taking initiative.
• You get flustered or frustrated when things don't go exactly as planned.
• You are not open to coaching, feedback, or ongoing training.
You will be a GREAT Fit If:
• You love helping people and take pride in making their day better.
• You are excited about a job where you're constantly learning and growing.
• You communicate clearly and confidently-even when trying something new.
• You can juggle multiple tasks while staying organized and focused.
• You appreciate feedback and use it as a tool to improve.
• You take ownership of your work and strive to get things right the first time.
• You show up on time, stay dependable, and take your responsibilities seriously.
• Availability to work during office hours (including some Saturdays)
Perks & Benefits:
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, and Rx Insurance
• 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Free Eye Exams & Glasses (including immediate and extended family discounts)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Starting Pay: $17.00/hour base
o Opportunities to complete Certifications for additional wage increases!
• Bilingual Pay Eligibility: fluency in another language(s), increase to base pay below:
o Spanish, ASL, French Creole & Burmese
This Is More Than a Job. It's Your Start.
• Training is mandatory and paid. You'll attend a two-week training course at our corporate office in Indianapolis. No absences are allowed-we invest heavily in your success and need your full commitment.
• This role combines service and precision. You'll need strong people skills and attention to detail.
• We hire for mindset. If you're coachable, driven, and ready to grow, we'll help you build a real career.