Apprentice Optician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
Requisition ID: 950444
Store #: 004594 Target Optical
Position: Casual Part-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information
At Target Optical, we love the neighborhoods we belong to and that’s why we care for them. By listening and building relationships with one another, we help our guests get quality eye care products and services at a great value. We help people see more clearly and confidently for less by offering a great selection of trusted brands. Through the relationships we build, we’re proud and excited to help people look their best by carrying fashionable frames at a great value.
Together, we’re on a mission to change the way people think about vision care. We keep things real, keep focused on people and keep to our mission to bring a WOW! experience to your life, our guests’ lives and communities. See your future with Target Optical.
Target Optical is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL FUNCTION
This position provides unsurpassed patient experiences through selection of eyewear, accurate measurements, ordering, and fitting the patient to fulfill all of their eyewear needs. This role supports establishing the practice as the premier destination for all vision needs within the community.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists the patient in selecting frames and lenses that are best suited for their vision, lifestyle and budgetary needs. Suggests improvements and recommends solutions to problems. Assists peers with difficult and complex areas of customer product needs and prescriptions.
- Anticipates problems before they occur; explores underlying reasons for recurring problems; goes beyond symptoms to get at causes; strives to develop long-term solutions to problems.
- Shows patience and courtesy; tracks down answers to unfamiliar questions or products.
- Handles tasks, such as taking and recording measurements, adjusting or fitting eyewear carefully and correctly, is thorough and exact in details.
- Ensures finished eyewear meets Company optical standards and patient requirements and requests.
- Takes ownership to achieve individual and practice results.
- Serves as a role model for development and a technical resource for all.
- Operates the point-of-sale system, inputting patient information with accuracy and attention to detail. When required, creates and tenders sales transactions, following operational processes and standards.
- Explains expected delivery times of eyewear orders.
- Maintains safe working environment for all peers and patients.
- Works weekends and evenings in support of the business needs (varies by location).
- Adheres to attendance and daily time keeping requirements.
- Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
- Consistently maintains proper dress code.
- Performs other functions as assigned by Practice Manager or as business needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Strong customer service skills: communicator, listener and team builder
- Knowledge of current optical theory and merchandise
- Strong basic math skills
- Sales and service skills
- Familiarity with technology, such as point-of-sale, patient record systems, or other software applications
- Embraces new technology and change
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Actively working on ABO Certification in non-licensed state
- Optical dispensing experience
- Previous eyecare and/or customer service experience
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.