If you are looking for employment, have a position available

 or know of one, or have equipment to sell,

Please contact our office at:

JOB LISTING@OAW.ORG

Note: to post ads, we now require a contact name, phone number 
and business name. This is for our information only, and need not 
be posted in the ad unless you wish it. The ad itself should include 
a description of the position, a geographic location, and a contact 
number (phone, fax, or email). All ads will be pulled after three months 
if not renewed beforehand. Please contact us if the position is filled.
All ads will deal with Licensed Dispensing Opticians or registered 
apprentices only. We are an association of Washington State licensed 
opticians, not optometric assistants or un-licensed "opticians". 
By Washington State RCW 18.34.141, the only definition of an optician 
in this state is a licensed dispensing optician.
Disclaimer: The OAW is NOT 
responsible nor liable for any misleading ads placed upon this posting
board.

You can also find practice opportunities for Opticians at the Optometric Physicians of Washington's website:
http://www.eyes.org/source/Pages/uViewType.cfm

 


  • Job Opportunities Listed Today:

  • January 26th, 2010

We have one more position open for an apprentice at Southcenter 
mall in Tukwila, WA; Retail sales person for JC Penney Optical 
Department. Part-time working into full-time. Experience helpful 
but will train. Great starting salary plus bonus and comprehensive 
benefits including 401K. Apply in person at the Optical department, 
or call 1-800-248-2255. EOE

  • January 26th, 2010

We have openings for apprentices in Puyallup and Vancouver
Retail sales person for JC Penney Optical Department. Part-time 
working into full-time. Experience helpful but will train. Great 
starting salary plus bonus and comprehensive benefits including 
401K. Apply in person at the Optical department, or call 
1-800-248-2255. EOE
Wage is $8.55 per hour and bonus based on productivity. 

  • January 23rd, 2010

Seeking an energetic, positive LDO to work full-time with me in my new 
Ballard office. Most importantly this person must truly enjoy working 
with patients. Must also be computer savvy and self-motivated. VSP 
knowledge is preferred but not necessary. Hours would be T-F 9:30- 6pm 
and Sat 9-2. Salary DOE.
Email resume or questions to les.craddock@hotmail.com

  • January 22nd, 2010

Full-time optician position available in new Eastside office location. 
Experience preferred; computer literacy necessary. For more information, 
please call 425-453-9691 (ask for Gila); fax resumes to: 425-453-9812.

  • January 14th, 2010

Optician needed for a three doctor, private practice in Battle Ground. 
LDO or registered apprentice to assist the optical manager. 32 to 38 
hours per week. Looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent 
multi tasking skills and outstanding customer service skills. Must be 
a "self-starter" and work well as a team player, but also able to work 
independently on assigned projects. Applicant must be able to "switch 
gears" accordingly to adjust to patient flow and be comfortable managing 
multiple patients at one time. No lab work involved. Beautiful, brand 
new office. Great working environment. No weekend hours. Applicant 
must be available all hours of operation. Salary DOE. Forward resumes 
to:
Andrew Bruce, LDO, ABOM
Optical Manager
PO Box 2546
Battle Ground, WA 98604
No phone calls. Resumes can be emailed to : asb_ldo@yahoo.com 
or Fax: 360-666-8664

  • December 7th, 2009

Seeking optician for vacation fill in Jan and possibly February. 
Days worked per week is flexible. Optometric practice located 
in Downtown Seattle. Please send resumes and questions to 
ocularwiz@msn.com

  • December 3rd, 2009

OPTICIAN/OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN needed for busy Mill Creek practice. 
Minimum 2 years experience required. Knowledge of frame adjustments, 
dispensing, ordering glasses, insurance benefits, contact lens 
trainings required. Experience in pre-testing, visual fields, 
retinal imaging, pachymetry, topography, tonometry & C/L fittings 
required. Ability to refract preferred. Position available for 
full or part-time hours. If you have a great work ethic and 
provide excellent customer service with an outgoing personality, 
send your resume with desired salary & desired number of hours 
per week to: officemanager@millcreekeye.com
No phone calls please.

  • November 20th, 2009

Optical Manager- Seattle 
Eye Associates Northwest, PC is a premiere multi-specialty ophthalmology 
group with 15 board-certified Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. Each 
member of the Eye Associates team shares a common understanding that 
positive patient experiences are of paramount importance. By respecting 
both our patients and each other, we are able to provide superior customer 
service and a great working environment. 
We are seeking an Optical Manager who can rise to a challenge and drive our 
optical business to the next level. This person will oversee four optical 
clinics and must have the ability to manage all facets of supervising 
multiple retail store operations, including but not limited to; the day-
to-day management of personnel, budgetary and inventory controls, 
benchmarking and ensuring excellence in customer care. Candidates must have 
a proven record in effective marketing with sales results, as well as the 
ability to develop a business plan and be able to communicate ideas to a 
wide range of staff and management. 
All candidates will have an associates degree or equivalent from a two year 
college/technical school or a combination of education with five years of 
business management experience. Medical or Optical experience is highly 
preferred. 
This position offers a salary competitive with the national average and a 
growth-based bonus plan. We offer a strong health and welfare benefit package, 
including company-funded Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) matching after 
1 year of service, and Profit Sharing. Additionally we will provide 
reimbursement for traveling between clinics and paid parking for all locations. 
Please email resume to Human Resources: jobs@eanw.net or fax: 206-342-6196

  • November 18th, 2009

OPTICIAN LICENSED-DISPENSING (Part - Time)
Req #:
59452
Department:
RETAIL OPTOMETRY
Job Location:
Harborview Medical Center 
Posting Date:
11/06/2009 
Closing Info:
Open Until Filled 

As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center 
(HMC) is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and 
its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD, 
Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and 
mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. In addition to the 
centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. 
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution 
plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest 
region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of 
Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. 
The UW is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and 
research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our 
pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community 
service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and 
professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for 
diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic 
pursuits, and natural beauty. 

Under general supervision the dispensing optician coordinates the services 
provided at the Harborview Optical shop. Services include selling, 
fitting, dispensing, measuring, adjusting eyeglasses and optical devices 
in accordance with written prescriptions. The dispensing optician will 
also be responsible for ensuring high level customer services to all 
clientele and for participating in departmental and divisional activities 
to support quality improvement. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TEAM BEHAVIORS: 
•Promote and model an atmosphere of respect for human dignitiy and the 
uniqueness of each person encountered in the optical shop. 
•Greet all customers and families with a smile; communicate pleasantly 
and in a manner that optimizes service excellence. 
•Ensure positive and professional first impression of the optical shop 
•Maintain pleasant atmosphere of waiting area 
•Coordinate clerical activities for dispensing of optical devices 
including verifying any sponsored coverage. 
•Triage incoming calls appropriately to optometrist, shop or Eye 
Institute as needed. 
•Communicate various types of information to customers, optometrist, 
and third party payers as needed. 
•Demonstrate proactive, professional communication across and within 
department to facilitate smooth workflow, and to ensure department 
is positively represented throughout the organization. 
•May support scheduling of optometry patients with physician in the shop. 
•May have oversight of cashiering functions. 
•Performs cashiering duties. 

PATIENT CARE: 
•Supports customer with appropriate facial measurements for eyeglass 
selection, frame fitting and customer selection. 
•Performs repairs, adjustments and delivery of eyewear. 
•Coordinates appropriate clerical work for ordering/sending optical 
devices to the eye lab for fabrication ensuring accuracy. 
•Ensures orders are sent out timely and ensures accuracy of returned 
orders. 
•Notifies customers that orders have arrived for pick up. 
•Provides customer support to clients when orders are picked up. 
•May provide contact lens fitting support as directed by the 
optometrist. 
•Provides instructions to customers on contact lenses application 
and care. 

RETAIL TASKS: 
•Works with contracted vendors and labs purchasing supplies and inventory. 
•Ensures profitability of the retail area by selecting appropriate product 
mix and pricing. 
•Educates customers on available upgrades, options and benefits of 
additional products. 
•Performs housekeeping duties as needed including maintaining towers, 
counters, mirrors and displays 
•Opens and closes retail shop in accordance with HMC Policies and 
procedures. 
•Prepares daily sales close-out reports according to HMC policies 
and procedures. 
•Ensure office supply levels meet shop needs. 
•Act as an initial point of contact for customer complaints for retail 
shop issues. Requirements: Washington State Dispensing Optician License 
Desired: DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
•3-5 years experience dispensing a variety of prescriptive optical devices 
•High level customer service, teamwork and communication skills. 
•Knowledge of optical and medical terminology. The University of Washington 
is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability 
accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services 
Office at 206.543.6450 / 206.543.6452 (tty) or dso@u.washington.edu

Kristen Fife
Global Sourcing Specialist, Recruiting
University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center
kmfife@uw.edu
(206) 598-7704


  • November 9th, 2009

Private optometry office in the Everett area seeks experienced Licensed 
Dispensing Optician or apprentice. Spanish speaking a benefit but not 
required. This office has been at this location for many years but we 
are in the process of moving to a "New" facility within a mile of the 
current location. Very competitive pay scale, medical-dental, paid 
vacations and holidays. Respond to this ad with a cover letter, resume 
and desired salary @ optical@bartletteye.com You may also respond by 
faxing, attn: Sandy B 425-820-0474. Looking forward to hearing from you.

  • November 8th, 2009

Lake Stevens Target Optical is looking for full or part time Licensed or 
apprentice dispensing optician with great sense of fashion and style who 
is all about delivering platinum guest experience. Target Optical is part 
of Luxottica Retail, the worldwide fashion leader for eyeglasses and 
sunglasses. we are changing the way people buy glasses as only Target can. 
we're turning a dull and boring experience into one that's simple, fun 
and in style and we are looking for people who can bring this vision to 
life. Target Optical offers associates great pay, training and benefits. 
If you are interested please send your resume to: Mehrsab@yahoo.com or 
fax 425-334-4997. 

  • November 5th, 2009

Title: Contact Lens Specialist/Technician Needed 
Company: The Eye Group
Location: Bremerton, WA
Contact: Randy Allen 
Contact Info: Randy@theeyegroup.com or fax resume to 561-852-1171
Description: A Contact Lens Technician Specialist is needed to join 
the most complete group of eye care specialists in the Northwest. 
Bring your skill and experience to a team whose utmost concern is 
the patient and their vision. For further information, on a strictly 
confidential basis, please forward your resume to Randy Allen via 
email to randy@theeyegroup.com or fax it to 561-852-1171. 

 


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  • Continuing education courses available in Seattle, WA. Courses are ABO, NCLE and/or JCAHPO approved and vary from opticianry exam reviews to hands-on courses.

    For a full list of current courses available, contact Bernie Stewart at 360-668-5228 or bernie@stewartoptical.com

 

 

 


If you are looking for employment, have a position available

 or know of one, or have equipment to sell,

Please contact our office at:

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