Optician jobs in Olympia, WA

Optician measures and fits contact lenses and eyeglass frames based on prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. Takes precision measurements of eyes using a pupilometer and other devices to ensure proper fit of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Being an Optician assists and advises customers in selecting frames based on their prescription, lifestyle needs, and style preferences. Inspects lenses for quality, fits and adjusts eyewear, and repairs eyewear as needed. Additionally, Optician instructs customer on correct eyeglasses and contact lens care and maintenance. May process work orders and sales. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Applicable License. Requires Licensed Optician. Typically reports to a manager. Optician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Optician Dispensing - TPT
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Olympia, WA OTHER
  • Job Summary:

    Provide technical and patient care support to the Optometry and Ophthalmology Department and Doctors through participation as a member of the Eye Care Service Line team. Sell, fit, dispense, measure, adjust and fabricate eyeglasses, contact lenses and other optical devices in accordance with written prescriptions.

    Essential Responsibilities:


    • Collect and Analyze Data: Analyze and interpret prescriptions, collect and interpret data, and maintain customer/ patient records.

    • Fit and Dispense spectacles, lenses, and other ophthalmic devices: Identify customer/ patient visual requirements, need and wants, recommend and demonstrate eyewear and ophthalmic products, take measurements, order products, dispense eyewear, and provide follow-up services. Fit and dispensing contacts lenses: Obtain customer/patient history, identify visual requirements, need and wants, Discuss and explain options and recommend lens types, take measurements, determine lens type and parameters, insert trail lenses, evaluate findings of trail lenses, order products, educate customer/patient on all aspects of lens wear and care, provide follow-up assessment and services.

    • Fabricate ophthalmic products: Perform mathematical calculations, obtain materials, process materials, and verify finish products.

    • Operate and maintain opththalmic equipment.

    • Perform administrative duties: Maintain inventories, perform third party claims processing and filing, maintain MSDS files, perform bookkeeping duties, and provide customer service.

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Pearle Vision - Apprentice Optician
  • EssilorLuxottica
  • Olympia, WA FULL_TIME
  • Requisition ID: 836848 Store #: 006304 Pearle Vision Position:Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information At every neighborhood Pearle Vision we believe nothing should keep patients from g...
  • 23 Days Ago
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Physician Assistants
  • DispatchHealth Management
  • Tacoma, WA
  • How You'll Make an Impact: $15,000 sign-on bonus! We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Optical Sales Associate #11129
  • US Vision
  • Olympia, WA
  • Our heritage in eye care spans more than 100 years. In 1885, opticians William Wall and Charles Ochs opened their first ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Optical Sales Manager
  • US Vision
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Our heritage in eye care spans more than 100 years.In 1885, opticians William Wall and Charles Ochs opened their first e...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sales Associate - Bilingual Spanish
  • America's Best
  • Lakewood, WA
  • America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The Americas Best ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sales Associate - Optical
  • America's Best
  • Tacoma, WA
  • America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The Americas Best ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sales Associate LensCrafters
  • EssilorLuxottica
  • Puyallup, WA
  • Requisition ID: 842983 Store #: 001314 LensCrafters Position:Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information At ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Physician Assistant
  • Lyle Health - Healthcare Recruitment Experts
  • Olympia, WA
  • An established orthopedics practice located in Olympia, Washington is looking for a Physician Assistant (PA) to join the...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Physician Assistant
  • Lyle Health - Healthcare Recruitment Experts
  • Olympia, WA
  • An established orthopedics practice located in Olympia, Washington is looking for a Physician Assistant (PA) to join the...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Olympia, Washington

Olympia is the capital of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. European settlers claimed the area in 1846, with the Treaty of Medicine Creek initiated in 1854, and the Treaty of Olympia initiated in January 1856. Olympia was incorporated as a town on January 28, 1859, and as a City in 1882. The population was 46,479 as of the 2010 census, making it the 24th largest city in the state. The city borders Lacey to the east and Tumwater to the south. Olympia is a cultural center of the southern Puget Sound region. Olympia is located 60 miles (100 km) southwest of Seat...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Optician jobs
$49,772 to $64,751
Olympia, Washington area prices
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What does an Optician do?

Optician in Las Cruces, NM
There they receive hands-on experience working as real opticians; they learn about optical mathematics, optical physics and how to use precision eye measuring instruments.
December 18, 2019
Optician in Tallahassee, FL
Opticians make eyeglasses, sell eyeglasses, repair eyeglasses and adjust eyeglasses.
February 10, 2020
Optician in Bridgeport, CT
Some opticians enter the occupation with an associate’s degree or a certificate from a community college or technical school.
February 09, 2020