Optical Assistant / Trainee - Comprehensive Training Provided!

Classic Vision Care is a private group practice looking to expand private practice optometry.  Our offices have been around for 40 years and we are looking to bring on partners in the business..

Location: Join our dedicated team across our vibrant Marietta and Kennesaw locations.

Job Overview:

Are you interested in starting a rewarding career in eye care where you can help people see their best? Are you detail-oriented, enthusiastic, eager to learn, and enjoy interacting with people? Classic Vision Care is seeking motivated and coachable individuals to join our team as Optical Assistants / Trainees – no prior optical or job experience is required! We provide comprehensive, paid training to teach you the skills needed to succeed. If you take pride in doing things accurately, are open to learning, and want to contribute to patient satisfaction and practice growth through great service, this role is your opportunity to start! We're committed to ensuring trust through quality care and enhancing how our patients see the world, and we'll teach you how.

Key Responsibilities: Learn and Grow with Us!

• Learn Patient Consultation: Train to become a helpful guide for patients. Learn how to engage patients warmly, understand their needs, and assist them in selecting frames and learning about lens options under the guidance of experienced team members.

• Develop Dispensary Skills: Receive hands-on training on maintaining impeccably organized, clean, and visually appealing frame displays. Learn how to perform precise eyewear adjustments and repairs, and conduct quality checks to meet our high standards.

• Master Order & Inventory Processes: Develop skills in managing the optical workflow. Learn how to meticulously handle the eyewear ordering process, track job statuses for accuracy and timeliness, check in completed jobs, assist with vendor relationships, and maintain accurate inventory control.

• Receive Clinical & Team Support Training: Be trained by our team to accurately perform pretesting procedures, retinal photography, and visual field tests according to established protocols. Learn how to train new contact lens wearers on insertion, removal, and care with clear, patient instructions.

• Commit to Excellence & Growth: Collaborate effectively with colleagues, proactively supporting team workflow. Focus on consistently following procedures, embracing constructive feedback, and contributing to a positive, accountable, and transparent culture. Learn to strive for 5-star patient reviews through excellent service.

Measuring Success: Your Path to Proficiency

Your initial success will be measured by your commitment to learning and development. Key indicators include:

• Training Completion: Successfully completing stages of our comprehensive training program (Ramp Plan).

• Skill Application: Demonstrating the ability to apply learned skills accurately and efficiently (working towards a low Redo Rate).

• Patient Interaction: Consistently positive interactions with patients and positive feedback from colleagues and supervisors.

• Professionalism & Coachability: Demonstrating reliability (excellent attendance), enthusiasm, ownership of learning, and a strong willingness to adapt and follow guidance.

• Understanding Goals: Grasping practice goals related to patient care, quality, and efficiency upon training completion.

Growth & Advancement:

Classic Vision Care is committed to your professional development. No experience is necessary to start. Our comprehensive training program (Ramp Plan) and required certifications are designed to equip you with the skills needed for a successful career path towards becoming a skilled Optician/Optical Consultant, opening doors to increased responsibility and compensation.

Are you ready to learn, grow, and start your career in a rewarding environment?

Hourly Rate: 

• Approximately $19.50 - $23

Incentives: 

• $500 performance bonus

• One additional paid time off day.

• Reimbursement of ABO certification/NCLE certification