Licensed Optician

National Vision • Anchorage, AK

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Vista Optical located in select Fred Meyer stores is part of National Vision, one of the largest and fastest-growing optical retailers in the United States. Conveniently located within Fred Meyer, Vista Optical provides great selection and service with the ease of one-stop shopping.
For more details about Vista Optical in select Fred Meyer stores, visit FindVistaOptical.com.
At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.
Our strong force of talented opticians and associates help customers see their best to live their best. By selling, fitting and dispensing eyewear to customers with superb customer service, our opticians ensure our standard of excellence is never compromised – and they’re rewarded for that with an impressive benefits package.
How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we’re closed!

Requirements

• Hold an active dispensing license as required by the state
• 3+ years related experience or training (required)
• Strong customer service and clear communication abilities.
• Confident selling skills with the ability to meet store goals.
• Organized, detail-minded, and able to multitask in a busy setting.
• Professional, friendly, and comfortable working with a variety of people.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with eyeglass and contact lens dispensing, including contact lens insertion and removal training and product education.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while meeting sales goals and company objectives.
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage order follow-up, including customer notifications and weekly outreach.
• Support quality and operational excellence by reducing remakes, following safety standards, and adhering to company policies.
• Maintain inventory control, merchandising standards, and a clean, organized work environment.
• Mentor Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.

Benefits

• competitive compensation to all Associates – including bonus potential for every position in the store!
• health and dental insurance
• 401k retirement savings with company match
• flex spending account
• paid personal time off
• paid company holidays
• parental leave
• employee eyewear discount
• opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment
• training programs
• access to educational courses
• promotions from within

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed