Optician

Location Address:

8611 W Point Douglas Rd S Cottage Grove, MN 55016-4005

Date Posted:

August 07, 2026

Department:

62833305 Retail Eye

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8/12 combo shift

Hours Per Week:

36

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• FTE 0.9 (72 hours per two week pay period)

• 8/12-hour day/evening shift

• No weekends

• Wednesdays are the designated day off. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8-5pm. No weekends.

• Retail optical

Job Description:

Conducts fitting, ordering, adjusting and minor repair of eyeglasses and contact lenses. Coordinates care from receiving the eyewear prescription, measurements, ordering and working successfully with eyewear vendors and labs to dispense eyewear.

Principle Responsibilities

• Customer service and coordination.
  • Maintains customer and vendor schedules.
  • Answers calls, questions and concerns from customers and suppliers.
  • Assists patients with eyewear returns and minor adjustments.
  • Performs eyewear measurements and completes the prescription order.
  • Assists in teaching contact lens insertion, removal & care of contact lenses.
  • Places orders for contact lenses, as per doctors prescription.
  • Receives contact lenses and call patients letting them know of product arrival
  • Ensures trial contact lens supplies are monitored and maintained
  • Collects retail payments and daily reconciliation.
• Department and inventory organization and maintenance.
  • Works with lab and vendors to maintain a current, quality selection of eyewear.
  • Orders supplies and frames to maintain optical shop inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years optician experience
• 2+ years knowledge of complete eye exam tests and procedures

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Optician - American Board of Opticianry preferred

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20.79 to $28.31 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.