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Optician - Optical - Full Time

Bath, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

Optician - Optical | Up to a $7,500.00 Sign-On Bonus | Guthrie Bath Specialty Eye Care in Bath, NY ... The position supports multiple office locations within the area and may require travel as needed.

Optician - Optical - Full Time

Bath, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

Optician - Optical | Up to a $7,500.00 Sign-On Bonus | Guthrie Bath Specialty Eye Care in Bath, NY ... The position supports multiple office locations within the area and may require travel as needed.

Optician - Optical - Full Time

Bath, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

Optician - Optical | Up to a $7,500.00 Sign-On Bonus | Guthrie Bath Specialty Eye Care in Bath, NY ... The position supports multiple office locations within the area and may require travel as needed.

Optician - Optical - Full Time

Bath, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

Position will require travel to other office locations. Education, License & Cert: Required: New York State Optician License. Prefer: Applied Science degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing; American Board ...

Optician-Optical Sales

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

This is a full-time position that involves traveling between both locations. At VSECOT, you'll have ... Job Responsibilities Optician / Optical Sales job responsibilities include: * Provides patient ...

Optician-Optical Sales

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

This is a full-time position that involves traveling between both locations. At VSECOT, you'll have ... Job Responsibilities Optician / Optical Sales job responsibilities include: * Provides patient ...

Optician-Optical Sales

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

This is a full-time position that involves traveling between both locations. At VSECOT, you'll have ... Job Responsibilities Optician / Optical Sales job responsibilities include: * Provides patient ...

Optician - Optical - Per Diem

Bath, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

Optician - Optical | Per Diem | Guthrie Bath Specialty Eye Care in Bath, NY Join Guthrie as a per ... The position supports multiple office locations within the area and may require travel as needed.

Optician - Optical - Per Diem

Bath, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

Optician - Optical | Per Diem | Guthrie Bath Specialty Eye Care in Bath, NY Join Guthrie as a per ... The position supports multiple office locations within the area and may require travel as needed.

Optician

Danbury, CT · On-site

$50K - $101K/yr

None Type of Travel: None * * * The Opportunity: The Optician is responsible for processing optics across a variety of production operations to support program initiatives. Responsibilities: Grind ...

Optician

Danbury, CT · On-site

$50K - $101K/yr

None Type of Travel: None * * * The Opportunity: The Optician is responsible for processing optics across a variety of production operations to support program initiatives. Responsibilities: * Grind ...

Optician

Danville, VA · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Your Mission As an Optician you will Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for clients ... Must be flexible with traveling to various locations * Ability to pay attention to detail * Ability ...

Optician

Danville, VA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

Your Mission As an Optician you will Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for clients ... Must be flexible with traveling to various locations * Ability to pay attention to detail * Ability ...

Optician

Amherst, VA · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Your Mission As an Optician you will Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for clients ... Must be flexible with traveling to various locations * Ability to pay attention to detail * Ability ...

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How much do traveling optician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for traveling 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 a traveling optician?

A Traveling Optician is a licensed eye care professional who provides optical services at various locations instead of working in a fixed office or retail setting. They may visit patients' homes, nursing facilities, corporate offices, or community centers to assist with eyewear selection, adjustments, and fittings. This role often requires flexibility, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work independently while ensuring patients receive quality optical care.

What does a typical workweek look like for a traveling optician, and how much travel is involved?

A typical workweek for a Traveling Optician usually involves visiting multiple locations, such as group homes, schools, worksites, or rural clinics, to provide on-site vision care and eyewear services. Depending on the employer and territory, travel can range from local day trips to overnight stays several times a week. You’ll spend your time assessing patient vision needs, fitting and adjusting eyewear, handling orders, and maintaining communication with healthcare teams at different sites. Travel schedules are often planned in advance, giving you some flexibility, but adaptability is key to meeting clients’ varied needs in different settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the traveling optician position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Traveling Optician, you need a solid background in opticianry, lens fitting, and eyewear adjustments, typically backed by state licensure or certification. Familiarity with lensometers, pupilometers, and industry-standard electronic ordering and record-keeping systems is essential. Outstanding communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities help set you apart, especially when working independently or with diverse client groups. These competencies ensure quality service delivery, adaptable care on the move, and strong client satisfaction in various settings.

Where do traveling opticians make the most money?

Traveling opticians tend to earn higher wages in regions with a higher cost of living and greater demand for mobile eye care services, such as urban or affluent areas. Income can also increase with experience, specialized skills, and certifications like ABO or NCLE, as well as working for larger or private practices that serve wealthier populations.
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Infographic showing various Traveling Optician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 2% As Needed, 61% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,172 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Optician - Optical - Full Time

Guthrie

Bath, NY • On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Optician - Optical | Up to a $7,500.00 Sign-On Bonus | Guthrie Bath Specialty Eye Care in Bath, NY

Join Guthrie as an Optician who brings strong optical expertise, excellent customer service skills, and a commitment to confidentiality, teamwork, and smooth optical operations. The position supports multiple office locations within the area and may require travel as needed.

What You'll Actually Experience in This Role:

  • Float between our Specialty Eye Care offices.
  • Work with our supportive Optical/Ophthalmology caregivers.

Shift:

  • Day shift, 8am-5pm; Monday through Friday

Benefits That Matter:

  • Up to a $7,500.00 Sign-On Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, Vision starting first of month after hire
  • PTO starts Day 1
  • Tuition Reimbursement (after 90 days)
  • 403(b) with employer match

About Guthrie

Guthrie is a nationally recognized, non-profit, integrated health care system serving communities across Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York. Guthrie is focused on improving health through clinical excellence and compassion, every patient, every time. 

Joining the Guthrie team allows caregivers to become part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In every area and at every level, Guthrie caregivers are committed to serving the community and supporting patients through compassionate, high-quality care.

Position Summary: 

Designs, manufactures, and dispenses Ophthalmic products.  Works well with other team members, adheres to strict confidentiality and continually utilizes excellent customer service skills. Ensures smooth operations of optical.  Assists in departmental operations by filling in for other opticians as needed or requested.  Position will require travel to other office locations.

Education, License & Cert: 

  • New York Ophthalmic Dispensing License is required.
  • Applied Science degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing is preferred.
  • American Board of Opticianry Certification is preferred.

Experience: 

  • Minimum of two years' experience in an optical setting as an optician apprentice or optician is required.

Essential Functions: 

1. Accurately interprets optical prescriptions (lenses and contacts) and takes all measurements for fitting of Eyewear, accurately recording information required and guides patient's selection of appropriate eyewear.

2. Performs final inspection of eyewear to American National Standards institute specifications and delivers and adjusts eyewear according to departmental standards and protocols.

3. Performs all optical shop duties including completion of products or eyewear repairs.

4. Maintains thorough knowledge of all products and services promoted or associated to realm of expertise espoused by office.

5. Responsible for Contact lens training (insertion, removal, cleaning, etc.) and ensuring contact lens fitting fees are charged when appropriate.

6. In coordination with the Optical Supervisor, maintains up to date, market appropriate frame selection, inventory, and product offerings in accordance with established departmental budget.

7. Maintains thorough knowledge of price lists, product policies, insurance participation and requirements and encounter completion.

8. Understands and correctly applies optical pricing formulas to products.  Accurately calculates and documents all required information on optical patient encounters (e.g. charges, insurance allowances and/or discounts as appropriate).  Obtains necessary waivers and explains optical charges/billing as necessary to patients.

9. Responsible for the care and upkeep of optical equipment and supplies maintains a clean, well organized work area.

10. Provides telephone and personal consultation to Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, patients, and billing personnel.

Other Duties: 

1. Other duties as assigned by Optical Supervisor or Senior Director Practice Administration, Ophthalmology Services including training of new staff.

The pay range is $21.89 - $35.16/hour based on experience.

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Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.