Optician (Non-Licensed)

Location: Herndon, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (4–5 days per week, including some Saturdays)
Starting Pay: $25-27/hour
Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, 401k with match, 10 days PTO, your birthday off (paid), six paid holidays, generous employee eyewear and exam discounts

About Us

We’re a modern optometry practice built around one idea: patients and team members deserve better than corporate shortcuts. Our focus is on evidence-based care, premium products, and a patient-first experience that elevates eye health and eyewear.

We invest in our team with mentorship, growth opportunities, and a supportive culture where your input matters.

About the Role

As our Optician, you’ll be the expert patients rely on for both vision solutions and style guidance. You’ll run the optical with professionalism and pride, ensuring every patient gets eyewear that looks great, feels comfortable, and performs as it should.

This role blends technical skill with customer care — measuring, fitting, and adjusting eyewear while helping patients understand their options and feel confident in their choices.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of the optical, ensuring a smooth, high-quality patient experience

• Guide patients through frame and lens selections with both expertise and empathy

• Verify and explain vision benefits, helping patients maximize their coverage

• Measure, fit, and adjust eyewear for lasting comfort and clarity

• Stay current on lens technologies and optical products to provide the best solutions

• Collaborate with the optometrist to ensure treatment and eyewear align

• Pitch in at the front desk when needed (answering calls, booking appointments, assisting with check-in/out)

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma required

• 1+ year of optical experience or 2+ years in eyewear / retail sales with a strong track record, and a willingness to dive into optical training.

• Solid understanding of lens technology, frame adjustment, and optical principles

• Professional, approachable communicator with strong customer service skills

• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable multitasking in a busy clinic

• Dependable, punctual, and consistent — a teammate others can count on

• Proficient with practice management systems and basic computer applications

Schedule

• We keep your schedule predictable — you’ll know exactly which days you’re in the office

  • Monday 9–6

  • Tuesday 10–7

  • Wednesday 9–6

  • Thursday 10–7

  • Friday 8–5

  • Saturday 9–3 (rotating)

• 4–5 days per week, rotating based on clinic needs

Why Join Us

• Higher base pay instead of unpredictable commission games.

• No sales quotas or corporate scripts. We care about the right solution, not how many add-ons you sell.

• You’ll work directly with the practice owners, not a distant corporate office.

• Lead-level responsibility in an independent practice — you’re not just another optician on a massive corporate team.

• 10 days PTO, six paid holidays, plus a paid birthday off each year

• Full medical, dental, and life insurance benefits, plus employee discounts on premium eyewear and lenses

• 401k with match

• Real opportunity to make a difference in patients’ lives every day

If you’re an experienced optician who loves combining technical skill with patient care, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today and help us shape a patient experience that stands apart.