Insight Vision Care Optician Edina, MN · Full time Company website

We are seeking a full-time Optician to join our growing optical team. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, enjoys building relationships with patients, and thrives in a collaborative clinical environment. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, detail-driven, and excited to grow with an independent practice that values quality, expertise, and teamwork.

About Insight Vision Care

Insight Vision Care is a privately owned ophthalmology and optometry practice located in Edina. Our mission is to provide the best care to our patients. Dr. Jafar Hasan is fellowship trained in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. He sees patients for medical consultations and comprehensive exams. Dr. Afira Hasan sees patients for comprehensive care and contact lenses.

Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Guide patients through frame and lens selection, ensuring optimal visual outcomes, comfort, aesthetics, and lifestyle fit.
  • Accurately interpret prescriptions and place lens and frame orders with attention to detail and quality standards.
  • Educate patients on lens options, coatings, and care, helping them make informed decisions with confidence.
  • Provide contact lens instruction, including insertion, removal, and care education.
  • Adjust, repair, and troubleshoot eyewear to ensure proper fit, function, and patient satisfaction.
  • Collaborate closely with optometrists, ophthalmologists, and clinical staff to deliver a seamless, high-quality patient experience.
  • Maintain a welcoming, organized optical environment that reflects Insight Vision Care’s commitment to excellence.
  • Support inventory management, including receiving, organizing, and merchandising frames and lenses.
  • Uphold patient confidentiality and documentation standards in compliance with HIPAA and practice policies.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as an optician in a private practice or retail optical setting.
  • Licensure/Certification: ABO certification preferred but not required.

Skills & Attributes

  • Exceptional customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a positive, professional demeanor.
  • Passion for patient-centered care and continuous learning.

Why Join Insight Vision Care?

  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside respected physicians and a close-knit team that values mutual respect and shared success.
  • Professional Growth: Ongoing training, continuing education support, and exposure to unique, boutique frame lines not widely available elsewhere.
  • Meaningful Work: Make a tangible difference in patients’ daily lives by improving vision, confidence, and comfort.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
  • QSEHRA plan for medical expenses
  • Continuing education support
  • Employee eye care benefits


Salary

$25 - $29 per hour