Licensed Optician
Posted 12 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 1+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsABO, NCLE
Study levelCertificate
EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.
Job Title: Licensed Optician
Company: The Eye Institute of West Florida
Location: Tampa, FL - Hyde Park office
Travel: Travel to our other offices in Largo, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa Westchase will be required as needed. We do pay mileage reimbursement!
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Hours:**
- Full Time
- Our offices are open Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:30pm
- Your shifts will fall within these hours
- You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed
Perks:
- Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
- 401k + Employer Matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Employee Discounts
- Competitive Base Pay
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
- Current Florida Licensed Dispensing Optician (LDO) is required
- Current ABO and NCLE certifications required
- Basic computer skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Excitement to learn and grow
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Essential Functions:**
- Promote frames and lenses recommended by the doctor to meet patient needs
- Adjust and repair glasses
- Facilitate patient flow
- Verify medical and vision insurances
- Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
- Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in person requests
SUMMARY
A Licensed Optician will achieve a world-class Total Patient Experience that maximizes retail sales while also supporting the patients’ medical needs. This team member is trained to dispense and fit glasses and contacts, working from the prescriptions written by Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. They connect the patient's needs to the goods and services we offer.