Opticians are eye care specialists trained to design, verify, and fit eyeglass lenses and frames, contact lenses, and other devices to correct eyesight. The job description of a dispensing optician can span clinical duties as well as administrative, sales, and customer service responsibilities.
The median salary for an optician is $35,530, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects much faster than average job growth at 15%+ through 2026.
Wal-Mart
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Merrillville, IN (16 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
Sells Optical products and services by assisting Members with purchasing decisions, measuring, adjusting, and repairing frames and lenses, completing eyewear/contact lens orders, identifying and verifying...
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10 days ago
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LTF Eye Clinics
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Merrillville, IN (16 miles from Valparaiso, IN)
*Assist patients with ordering glasses and contact lenses *Selecting frames and lenses that best suit the patient's prescription and lifestyle *Provide instruction for contact lens insertion and removal...
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45+ days ago
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optician positions.
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Optician position
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