Optician

About the job

Park Nicollet welcomes applications for an Optician to join our Eye Care team at our St. Louis Park location. Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

The Optician will join the busiest location in our system, and will assist patients with frames and lens selection based on lifestyle needs and prescription analysis. This role conducts measurements and evaluates patients’ needs before ordering, fits and adjusts eyeware after receipt, and assists with customer service and sales using Sapient to process orders.

Work Schedule: ****

• Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with occasional Saturdays.

Required Qualifications:

• Three or more years of related experience.

• American Board of Opticianry (ABO) certification within three years of hire.

• Competency in all the mechanical and instrument skills and knowledge of basic optics and products within the scope of opticianry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• American Board of Opticianry (ABO) certification.

Additional Information:

This is a non-union 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) day shift position, working in St. Louis Park, MN. The full salary range for this position is $23.33-$34.99 per hour, based on experience and internal equity. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is eligible for benefits. Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance (which begin on the first day of the month following start), 401(k) with match, time away from work, disability insurance, fertility benefits, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic, and much more! Park Nicollet is also a qualified nonprofit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 124300
• Job Category: Eye Care
• Posting Date: 2026-10-19
• Work Schedule: M-F: 8:30-5 Sat: Some
• Hours Per Week/FTE: 40 hrs weekly / 1.0 FTE
• Job Shift: Day
• Position Type: Full-time regular
• Department: Retail Optical
• Pay Range: $23.33 - $34.99 hourly
• Pay Range Statement: Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Pay within our ranges may also be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities as well as internal equity. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation based on role (e.g., shift differential, bonus, sales incentive, productivity pay, etc.).
• Overtime Eligibility Status: Non-Exempt