- Othello, Washington, United States
- $20–$24
Assist patients with ophthalmic eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions and perform optical lab operations.
Compensation
Optician Apprentice salary range: $20.04-$23.55 DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.
Responsibilities
- Operate optical lab equipment, including lens blockers and edgers, to process prescription lenses
- Input prescriptions into the blocker and edger systems and select the appropriate lens blanks through the online ordering portal
- Block, cut, edge, and polish lenses according to prescription specifications and frame requirements
- Perform lens mounting and dismounting, including proper removal and installation of lenses into frames
- Inspect finished lenses to verify prescription accuracy, measurements, lens quality, and proper fit within the frame before dispensing
Requirements
- High school program