Optician

Why Work Here?

If you love optics but are looking for something beyond sales quotas and production goals, this may be the opportunity for you.

At Eye Promise Optical and the Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation, we believe quality vision care changes lives. Our team helps patients access the eyewear they need while supporting programs that provide sight and hearing services to Oregonians who might otherwise go without care.

When you join our team, you will find meaningful work, a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a direct impact in your community. Our focus is on patient care, not sales targets.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Optician to join our team. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical optical skills with excellent customer service, attention to detail, and a commitment to our mission. This role supports both patient care and the daily operations of our optical department.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Occasional evenings and weekends may be required with advance notice.

Compensation & Benefits

Earn $18 to $25 per hour, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, and Oregon Paid Leave benefits.

Employees also benefit from an employer-funded progressive retirement plan that begins with contributions equal to 4% of gross wages and increases over time.

Responsibilities

Interpret and fulfill optical prescriptions in collaboration with eye care professionals.
Utilize optical equipment including pupilometers, lensometers, hand tools, and finishing lab equipment.
Measure, fit, adjust, dispense, and repair eyewear.
Accurately document patient orders and related information.
Guide patients in selecting frames and lenses that meet their prescription, lifestyle, and vision needs while educating them on lens options, coatings, and eyewear technology.
Troubleshoot eyewear concerns and ensure patient satisfaction.
Assist with phones, scheduling, customer service, and general office support.
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming optical environment.
Support community outreach activities, special events, and optical program operations.
Ensure compliance with organizational standards and applicable regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Optical dispensing and/or finishing lab experience required.
Strong knowledge of ophthalmic lenses, frame fitting, adjustments, and repairs.
Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and general office equipment.
Bilingual skills preferred.
Ability to occasionally lift 25 to 40 pounds.
Must obtain an optical certification (ABOC, CPO, or equivalent) within one year of employment if not already certified.

About Us

Our mission is to screen, treat, save, and restore sight and hearing for those in need in partnership with Lions Clubs.

OLSHF was ranked the #1 Top Nonprofit to Work For in Oregon in the medium-sized organization category by the Portland Business Journal and has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator.

By joining our team, you will use your optical expertise to help patients, strengthen communities, and expand access to vision care for those who need it most.

How to Apply

Email your resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Optician.” A cover letter describing your interest in the position is appreciated.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OLSHF is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. We recognize that valuable experience can come from many paths and welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds.