Category: Boise

Optical Sales Specialist Job – Boise, ID

We are seeking a friendly, detail-oriented, and patient-focused Optician to join our private practice eye care team at Eyecare Associates of Boise. This role is responsible for supporting patients through the eyewear selection process, providing exceptional customer service, and ensuring accurate eyewear measurements, orders, and adjustments. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in optical products, comfortable educating patients, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-centered environment. We are looking for candidates seeking a stable, long-term opportunity with growth within our practice. This position is not intended for summer-only or temporary employment.
No optical experience? No problem — we will train the right person. 

Benefits including:

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Personal time off
  • 401k
  • Paid holidays
  • No weekends
  • Continuing Education
  • Pay starts at $18

Required Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm and Friday 8am-3:30pm

Why You’ll Love This Job

We are seeking a friendly, detail-oriented, and patient-focused Optician to join our private practice eye care team at Eyecare Associates of Boise. This role is responsible for supporting patients through the eyewear selection process, providing exceptional customer service, and ensuring accurate eyewear measurements, orders, and adjustments. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in optical products, comfortable educating patients, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-centered environment. We are looking for candidates seeking a stable, long-term opportunity with growth within our practice. This position is not intended for summer-only or temporary employment.
No optical experience? No problem — we will train the right person. 

Benefits including:

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Personal time off
  • 401k
  • Paid holidays
  • No weekends
  • Continuing Education
  • Pay starts at $18

Required Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm and Friday 8am-3:30pm

Responsibilities

Optician job responsibilities include:

  • Assist patients with frame and lens selection based on prescription, and lifestyle needs
  • Educate patients on lens options including progressive lenses, anti-reflective coatings, photochromic lenses, blue light options, and specialty lenses
  • Accurately interpret and process eyeglass prescriptions
  • Perform precise measurements including PD, segment height, OC height, and fitting adjustments
  • Place eyewear orders, verify accuracy, and follow up with labs/vendors as needed
  • Troubleshoot eyewear issues and provide adjustments, repairs, and patient education at dispensing
  • Maintain a clean, organized optical area and assist with merchandising and frame board presentation
  • Support clinic flow by working closely with doctors, technicians, and front desk staff
  • Handle insurance and vision plan benefits as applicable
  • Ensure patient satisfaction by delivering excellent customer service and resolving concerns professionally
  • Maintain accurate documentation in the patient’s chart and optical system

Skills & Qualifications

Optician skills & qualifications include:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Previous optical experience strongly preferred 
  • Ideal for candidates with retail, sales, or customer service backgrounds.
  • Comfortable working with multiple patients and tasks throughout the day
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to educate patients in a clear and friendly way
  • Professional, dependable, and team-oriented
  • Detail-oriented with strong organization and follow-through
  • Ability to handle patient concerns with empathy and professionalism
  • Basic computer skills and comfort learning EHR/optical software

Type: Full Time (Hourly)

Practice Manager- Private Optometry Office Job – Boise, ID

Are you ready to take the next step in your optometry career? We are seeking a motivated, organized, and patient-focused Practice Manager to lead our private optometry practice. This is a great opportunity for an experienced optometry team member looking to transition into management. The Practice Manager oversees day-to-day clinic operations while supporting an exceptional patient experience and a positive team culture. This role works closely with doctors and leadership to ensure smooth operations, staff support, scheduling success, and clinic performance.

Management experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate into a leadership role if you have prior optometry experience and a strong desire to grow.

Required Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm and Friday 8am-3:30pm
Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401k
  • 6 paid holidays
  • PTO
  • Uniform allowance 
  • Salary $50-$55k per year 

Why You’ll Love This Job

Are you ready to take the next step in your optometry career? We are seeking a motivated, organized, and patient-focused Practice Manager to lead our private optometry practice. This is a great opportunity for an experienced optometry team member looking to transition into management. The Practice Manager oversees day-to-day clinic operations while supporting an exceptional patient experience and a positive team culture. This role works closely with doctors and leadership to ensure smooth operations, staff support, scheduling success, and clinic performance.

Management experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate into a leadership role if you have prior optometry experience and a strong desire to grow.

Required Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm and Friday 8am-3:30pm
Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401k
  • 6 paid holidays
  • PTO
  • Uniform allowance 
  • Salary $50-$55k per year 

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day clinic operations across all departments (front desk, clinical, and optical)
  • Lead, coach, and develop team members
  • Monitor and drive key performance indicators (KPIs), productivity, and profitability
  • Attend monthly manager meetings to align with leadership on goals, strategy, and initiatives
  • Manage staffing, scheduling, and workflow efficiency
  • Ensure excellent patient experience and service standards are consistently met
  • Handle employee relations, performance management, and accountability
  • Collaborate with doctors and regional manager on strategic planning and practice growth
  • Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations
  • Oversee inventory, billing processes, and operational systems
  • Oversee accounts payable, including invoice management and timely payments
  • Perform reconciliation of accounts to ensure accuracy and financial accountability

Skills & Qualifications

  • Previous management experience in healthcare or optometry preferred
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Experience with accounts payable and basic financial reconciliation
  • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with scheduling, payroll, and performance management

Type: Full Time (Salaried)