Optician Apprentice/UKHC

Posting Details

Job Title Optician Apprentice/UKHC

Requisition Number RE56078

Working Title Optician Apprentice - Shriners Optical Shop

Department Name MG100: Physician Based Clinics

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 06

Salary Range $16.20-24.82/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience 3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements Ability to stand or sit for periods of time, occasional lifting of boxes up to 25 pounds.

Shift Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hrs/wk).

Job Summary UK Advanced Eye Care is seeking an Apprentice Optician to join our team. The successful candidate should be prepared to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Our patients expect exceptional customer service and attention to detail.

It is of utmost importance to communicate effectively and in a pleasant manner with patients and customers to provide excellent customer service. The position is expected to meet monthly sales targets. Experience in retail optical settings is preferred. Must be willing to apply for an optician apprenticeship and be trained by a licensed optician.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Strong customer service and the ability to learn software programs and use them effectively, MS Windows, Excel, Outlook, Word.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience Optical retail sales preferred.

Deadline to Apply 10/19/2026

Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.