Optician Jobs in Illinois

An Optician plays a crucial role in the optometry field, assisting patients with their vision needs, primarily by fitting and selling eyeglasses and contact lenses. They work closely with Optometrists and Ophthalmologists, interpreting their prescriptions to help individuals select the most suitable eyewear, taking into account factors like their lifestyle, face shape, and personal style. Opticians also perform adjustments, repairs, and replacements, ensuring the comfort and satisfaction of the patients.

Opticians typically require special certifications and skills. They are expected to have an Opticianry certification or an Associate degree in Opticianry, from a recognized institution. Importantly, they should have strong customer service and sales skills, enabling them to advise patients effectively and increase sales. Prior to becoming an Optician, individuals might have roles as an Optometric Assistant, Optical Sales Associate, or Optical Lab Technician, providing them with industry experience and a foundation of knowledge in vision care.

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Optician [ w / sign on bonus! ]

  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • 11 days ago

As an Optician, you will play a crucial role in providing excellent eye care services and assisting customers in selecting and fitting eyeglasses or contact lenses....

Optician Level 2

  • Macomb, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Macomb, IL
  • 21 hours ago

Hourly Wage: $20.5 - $28.5 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Optician Level 1

  • Macomb, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Macomb, IL
  • 20 days ago

Hourly Wage: $19.5 - $27.5 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

PT Optical Sales Associates

  • Machesney Park, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Machesney Park, IL
  • 1 day ago

Shopko Optical is seeking a Part-time Optical Sales Associate to join our team in Machesney Park, IL Taking Care of our teams who take Care of our Patients Competitive Wages & Sales Incentives Volunteer...

Pearle Vision - Optician

  • South Barrington, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • South Barrington, IL
  • 1 day ago

GENERAL FUNCTION The Optician attracts and retains customers by delivering an exceptional customer experience, fostering customer retention, and promoting outstanding associate/doctor satisfaction....

Optician Job Niles, IL

  • Niles, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Niles, IL
  • 1 day ago

Stock eyeglass cases, cleaners, and contact lens station, and ensure frame boards are full as applicable....

Sales Associate Optical

  • Tinley Park, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tinley Park, IL
  • 1 day ago

Core Responsibilities: Passion for People : Guide customers through the selection and fitting of eyewear and contact lenses, ensuring adherence to state laws.Demonstrate a positive attitude and professionalism...

Non-Licensed Optician

  • Yorkville, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Yorkville, IL
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: Assists members in choosing and ordering eyeglasses, uses computer to process orders, fits eyeglasses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contacts under the supervision of a licensed optician...

Sales Associate Optical

  • Hodgkins, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Hodgkins, IL
  • 3 days ago

Core Responsibilities: Passion for People: Guide customers through the selection and fitting of eyewear and contact lenses, ensuring adherence to state laws.Demonstrate a positive attitude and professionalism...

Sales Associate Optical Bilingual Spanish

  • Oak Lawn, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL
  • 3 days ago

Core Responsibilities: Passion for People: Guide customers through the selection and fitting of eyewear and contact lenses, ensuring adherence to state laws.Demonstrate a positive attitude and professionalism...

... What you'll do... Provides Member service by acknowledging the Member identifying their needs assisting with purchasing decisions locating merchandise resolving issues and concerns and...

... What you'll do... Provides Member service by acknowledging the Member identifying their needs assisting with purchasing decisions locating merchandise resolving issues and concerns and...

(USA) Optician Sams

  • Addison, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Addison, IL
  • 7 days ago

at Walmart in Addison, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Summary What you'll do Provides Member service by acknowledging the Member identifying their needs assisting with purchasing...

Sales Associate - Optical - Part Time

  • Niles, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Niles, IL
  • 9 days ago

Core Responsibilities:Passion for People: Guide customers through the selection and fitting of eyewear and contact lenses, ensuring adherence to state laws.?...

General Manager Optical Retail FT Springfield, IL #133

  • Springfield, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 10 days ago

General Manager Optical Retail Full-Time 30 years ago Dr. Barnes founded Eyemart Express to deliver everything a patient needs. It started with one friendly shop in Appleton, WI and has since...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Local
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Optician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Certifiable Optician 101
This course supports the first eight chapters of the book, "Certifiable Optician". Topics addressed are:Metric system and conversions,basic physics of light,mirrors, flat, convex and...
Diploma in Optometry
Optometry is a health care profession that involves examining the eyes and applicable visual systems for defects or abnormalities as well as the correction of refractive error with glasses or...

Salary for Optician Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireOptometry research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optician positions.



Highest Education Level

Opticians in Illinois offer the following education background
High School or GED
26.3%
Bachelor's Degree
26.3%
Associate's Degree
19.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.5%
Some College
4.6%
Master's Degree
3.7%
Doctorate Degree
3.7%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Opticians in Illinois
1-2 years
25.9%
2-4 years
22.2%
Less than 1 year
18.5%
None
11.1%
10+ years
7.4%
4-6 years
7.4%
6-8 years
7.4%



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