Mad River Eye Care in Waitsfield, VT is looking to hire a full-time Optician / Apprentice Optician to assist our clients, perform lab work, and help manage our optical department. Are you looking to grow your career in optometry? Would you like to join an established practice that will help you receive the training you need to succeed? Do you want to work with a great team of people and help us reach our goal to bring eyesight to the small island of Roatan? If so, please read on!

This entry-level optometry position earns competitive compensation, depending on the current license. An entry-level apprentice optician earns $20 - $22/hour. A licensed optician earns $23+/hour. We provide outstanding benefits, including a health insurance stipend of $250/month, accrued paid time off (PTO) of up to 32 hours/year, paid holidays, profit sharing, an employer-matched IRA, free eye care for the employee and their immediate family, one pair of glasses or a supply of contacts per year, family discounts, paid training, continuing education, reimbursement for certification or licensing, a Peleton membership, and space to exercise onsite. If this sounds like the right optometry opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT MAD RIVER EYE CARE

Since our founding in 2018, we've set our sights on becoming the premier providers of primary eye care services and products in the Mad River Valley. Our mission is to deliver eye care in a friendly and comfortable way as efficiently and accurately as possible. To achieve this end, we use the latest in eye care technology as we perform vision and eye-health exams, manage medical conditions, provide emergency eye care services, and more. Our optical department boasts an in-house lab, custom vision solutions, and a variety of eyewear options for our clients. We believe strongly in giving back and are always looking for ways to limit our environmental impact as we help the Mad River Valley see clearer.

We owe much of our success to our amazing team who takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service to our clients. Our employees flourish in our collaborative culture where we work together to achieve our goals of giving back. Education and training are priorities in our practice, and we offer exceptional benefits, great pay, and a three-day weekend every week to show our appreciation to our team for the way they give their all.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN OPTICIAN / APPRENTICE OPTICIAN

As an Optician / Apprentice Optician, you play an important role in our eye care practice. In collaboration with our dedicated team, you offer exceptional customer service to our clients who come to us seeking help with their vision. Well-trained in all our products and services, you act as an expert guide, skillfully walking our clients through the process of finding the eyewear that best meets their needs. Often, you work in our lab as well, using the latest technology and your keen eye for detail to edge lenses and fabricate glasses.

Organized and efficient, you also help with the management of our optical department, which includes ordering supplies, keeping the area clean, and meeting with the reps. Another of your important tasks is to help plan and carry out our quarterly promotional events, where you enjoy helping us get the word out about our growing practice and the amazing customer service we offer. Each day brings interesting challenges and the chance to interact with a variety of people. You love serving our customers and helping them see, look, and feel their best!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN OPTICIAN / APPRENTICE OPTICIAN

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in the field as well as the possession of a VT Optician license are preferred. However, we would welcome a motivated, entry-level candidate with an interest in an apprenticeship, which would lead to licensing in 2 years.

Are you a people person? Do you have great communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain technical terms as you educate our clients? Can you work well with people of all ages and stations? Do you have excellent customer service skills? If yes, you might just be perfect for this entry-level optometry position!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR AN OPTICIAN / APPRENTICE OPTICIAN

This entry-level optometry position works Monday - Thursday, 7:45 am - 5:15 pm, and enjoys a three-day weekend every week!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR EYE CARE TEAM?

If you can provide excellent customer service and feel that you would be right for this entry-level optometry job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 05673