Optician / Assistant Lab Technician

Overview

Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee (OPMT) is seeking a dependable, motivated Optician / Assistant Lab Technician to join our optical team.

This position combines patient-facing optical responsibilities with hands-on support in our in-office optical lab. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with patients but is also detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable learning the technical side of eyewear production.

While previous optical or lab experience is a plus, we are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates a strong work ethic, reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Optical / Patient Care

• Assist patients with selecting frames based on fit, style, prescription needs, and lifestyle
• Educate patients on lens materials, treatments, and available eyewear options
• Accurately interpret eyeglass prescriptions and take necessary optical measurements
• Adjust, repair, dispense, and troubleshoot eyewear
• Provide friendly, professional, and knowledgeable patient service
• Accurately enter and process eyewear orders
• Verify completed eyewear for accuracy and quality before dispensing
• Follow established optical procedures and company policies

In-Office Lab Support

• Assist with the production and processing of eyeglass orders in our in-office finishing lab
• Learn to operate optical equipment used to edge and finish prescription lenses
• Inspect lenses and completed eyewear for quality and prescription accuracy
• Organize and prioritize incoming lab orders to support timely turnaround
• Maintain accurate tracking of jobs throughout the lab process
• Keep the lab and equipment clean, organized, and properly maintained
• Communicate with opticians and office locations regarding order status, missing information, frames, lenses, or other issues that could delay completion
• Help ensure eyewear is completed accurately and efficiently while meeting our quality standards

Qualifications

• Optical experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate
• Previous optician, optical lab, healthcare, retail, or customer service experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures
• Dependable and able to manage responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Comfortable learning new equipment, systems, and technical processes
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to communicate professionally with patients and team members
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining accuracy
• Willingness to assist in both patient-facing optical duties and laboratory responsibilities
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and help where needed

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and understands that both accuracy and timeliness directly impact the patient experience. This position requires someone who can balance excellent patient care with the attention to detail necessary for producing quality eyewear.

The right candidate will be dependable, proactive, receptive to training and feedback, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

If you are interested in developing your optical skills while gaining experience in both patient care and optical lab operations, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person