Category: Troy

Optical Dispenser Job – Troy, IL

Optical Dispenser Job in Edwardsville & Troy, IL – Why You’ll Love This Role
$18–$23/hr | Full-Time (Part-Time Considered)
Unger Eye Wellness is looking for a friendly, fashion‑savvy Optical Dispenser to join our patient‑focused eye care team in Edwardsville. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys eyewear styling, customer service, and helping patients choose frames and lenses that fit their lifestyle and look. Whether you come from an optical background or have strong retail experience, this role offers a welcoming environment to grow your skills in the optical field.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay: $18–$23 per hour (based on experience)
  • Full-time opportunity (part-time considered)
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Eyewear and eye care benefits
  • A supportive, upbeat team environment

This position is ideal for someone who loves working with people, enjoys a mix of fashion and healthcare, and wants to build a long-term career in optical dispensing.

Why You’ll Love This Job

Optical Dispenser Job in Edwardsville & Troy, IL – Why You’ll Love This Role
$18–$23/hr | Full-Time (Part-Time Considered)
Unger Eye Wellness is looking for a friendly, fashion‑savvy Optical Dispenser to join our patient‑focused eye care team in Edwardsville. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys eyewear styling, customer service, and helping patients choose frames and lenses that fit their lifestyle and look. Whether you come from an optical background or have strong retail experience, this role offers a welcoming environment to grow your skills in the optical field.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay: $18–$23 per hour (based on experience)
  • Full-time opportunity (part-time considered)
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Eyewear and eye care benefits
  • A supportive, upbeat team environment

This position is ideal for someone who loves working with people, enjoys a mix of fashion and healthcare, and wants to build a long-term career in optical dispensing.

Responsibilities

  • Greet patients and guide them through frame selection to ensure a positive, supportive eyewear experience.
  • Help patients choose frames and lenses that match their prescription, style, and lifestyle needs.
  • Assist with eyewear styling, optical sales, and educating patients on lens options and upgrades.
  • Recommend products such as blue‑light protection, anti‑reflective coatings, and progressive lenses.
  • Take accurate optical measurements (PD, segment height) and perform frame adjustments for proper fit.
  • Complete minor eyewear repairs and ensure glasses are comfortable and aligned.
  • Enter and track eyewear orders, keeping patients informed on timelines.
  • Support inventory management and maintain an organized, visually appealing optical display.
  • Collaborate with the optometrist and team to support smooth patient flow.
  • Contribute to a positive, team‑oriented environment focused on great patient care.

Skills & Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required. 
  • Previous experience in optical, optician, or retail customer service settings is helpful.
  • Strong interest in eyewear, fashion, and helping patients choose frames and lenses.
  • Comfortable taking optical measurements and learning basic eyewear adjustments.
  • Detail‑oriented with the ability to multitask in a patient‑focused environment.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Team‑oriented mindset with a positive, professional attitude.

Employee Participation in Marketing Initiatives:
To foster a welcoming and engaging environment for both current and prospective patients, employees are encouraged to participate in social media and marketing photos. Showcasing our team helps build trust and comfort with patients, which in turn supports the growth and success of the practice. Participation in videos is entirely optional and will be based on individual comfort levels.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Type: Full Time (Hourly)

Scribe Job – Troy, IL

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then join the Unger Eye Care team today in this Optometric Scribe position at both our Troy and Edwardsville, IL locations!

An optometric scribe is a healthcare professional who assists optometrists during patient examinations by documenting the encounter and performing various clinical tasks. The scribe plays a crucial role in supporting the optometrist and ensuring efficient patient care.

Benefits:
Comprehensive health insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Potential for performance-based bonuses
Eyewear and eye care benefits
Opportunity to offer a unique eye wellness approach to eye care
Access to specialty services and products exclusive to our area

Salary Range: $15-$21

When you join Unger Eye Care, you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Optometric Technician job at both our Troy and Edwardsville, IL locations. 

Employment Type: Full Time (open to Part Time)

Why You’ll Love This Job

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then join the Unger Eye Care team today in this Optometric Scribe position at both our Troy and Edwardsville, IL locations!

An optometric scribe is a healthcare professional who assists optometrists during patient examinations by documenting the encounter and performing various clinical tasks. The scribe plays a crucial role in supporting the optometrist and ensuring efficient patient care.

Benefits:
Comprehensive health insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Potential for performance-based bonuses
Eyewear and eye care benefits
Opportunity to offer a unique eye wellness approach to eye care
Access to specialty services and products exclusive to our area

Salary Range: $15-$21

When you join Unger Eye Care, you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Optometric Technician job at both our Troy and Edwardsville, IL locations. 

Employment Type: Full Time (open to Part Time)

Responsibilities

  • Accurately document patient examinations and procedures in real-time as the optometrist performs them.
  • Assist in preparing examination rooms with necessary equipment and materials.
  • Help with patient flow and coordinate special testing needs with technicians.
  • Communicate doctor’s instructions to patients and other healthcare providers.
  • Perform clerical tasks such as faxing, making phone calls, and writing referral letters.

Skills & Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED; medical assistant designation or medical scribe certification helpful but not required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Willing to learn medical terminology and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
  • Ability to type accurately in dimly-lit settings.
  • Willing to learn eye anatomy, diseases, and ocular medications.
  • Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced medical environment.

Employee Participation in Marketing Initiatives:
To foster a welcoming and engaging environment for both current and prospective patients, employees are encouraged to participate in social media and marketing photos. Showcasing our team helps build trust and comfort with patients, which in turn supports the growth and success of the practice. Participation in videos is entirely optional and will be based on individual comfort levels.
We are an equal opportunity employer.

Type: Full Time (Hourly)