Whittington Eye Care Associates

09/08/2026

👁️❗️WE ARE HIRING❗️👁️
⬇️JOB DETAILS BELOW⬇️

Please email resumes to:
[email protected]

About Us:
We are a well-established, family-oriented Optometry practice committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Located in Charleston, WV, we are looking for an enthusiastic Optician to join our team. If you're eager to be part of a successful and patient-focused practice, we invite you to apply and grow your career with us.

Responsibilities:

As an Optician, you will play a vital role in helping patients achieve their best vision while providing an exceptional customer experience. Responsibilities include:

* Assisting patients in selecting frames, lenses, and lens enhancements based on their prescription, lifestyle, and visual needs
* Educating patients on lens options, coatings, specialty products, and eyewear benefits
* Taking accurate optical measurements including pupillary distance (PD), segment heights, and frame adjustments
* Processing eyewear orders and ensuring accuracy throughout the ordering and dispensing process
* Verifying completed eyewear for prescription accuracy and quality before delivery
* Adjusting, repairing, and troubleshooting eyewear as needed
* Assisting patients with eyewear warranty concerns
* Maintaining an organized, attractive optical showroom and inventory
* Utilizing practice management software to document orders, payments, and patient information
* Working closely with doctors and team members to ensure a seamless patient experience
* Delivering outstanding customer service while building long-term patient relationships

Qualifications:

•High school diploma or GED required.
•Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
•Proficiency in computer usage.
•Strong customer service orientation.
•Basic math skills.
•Exceptional attention to detail.
•Maintain a professional appearance.

*ON THE JOB TRAINING, PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NOT REQUIRED - looking for motivated individuals and willing to train*

Position Details:

•Full-time position.
•Workdays: Monday to Friday.
•Competitive hourly pay, commensurate with experience.
•Comprehensive training and education program for professional development.
•Opportunity to obtain national certifications through on-the-job training.

We are excited to welcome a dedicated and passionate Optician to our team. If you have the qualifications and enthusiasm to deliver exceptional patient care and service, we encourage you to apply. Join our growing practice and embark on a rewarding career journey.

Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay

09/08/2026

Today, we celebrate 44 years of Whittington Eye Care, and more than anything, we celebrate the people who made those years possible.

•To our patients and their families—thank you for trusting us with your vision, for returning year after year, and for allowing us to care for generations of your families. It is a privilege we never take for granted.

•To our community—thank you for supporting a local practice and allowing us to grow alongside you. We are incredibly proud to call this community home and to have spent the last 44 years serving it.

•And to our amazing staff, past and present—thank you for the compassion, dedication, laughter, hard work, and heart you have poured into Whittington Eye Care. You have helped make this practice what it is today.

What began 44 years ago has become so much more than an eye care practice. It has become relationships, friendships, generations of families, and a story we are incredibly grateful to continue writing.

From all of us at Whittington Eye Care—thank you for being part of our story. Here’s to the years behind us and all that is still ahead. 💙

Change Your Lens, Change Your Life. 👓✨

09/03/2026

08/06/2026

Wishing our student doctor, Elijah, all the best as he completes his final day of rotation at Whittington Eye Care!

It has been a pleasure having Elijah with us over the past several weeks. A proud Ripley, WV native and student at the Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO), he has been a valuable member of our team and has provided excellent care to our patients.

As Elijah continues his clinical rotations and works toward becoming an optometrist, we know he has a bright future ahead. Thank you for all of your hard work and for being part of the Whittington Eye Care team.

Congratulations on reaching this milestone, Elijah, and best of luck in all that's ahead! We can't wait to see where your journey takes you. 🎉👁️💙

07/22/2026

MVP Lemonade will be here again starting at 10am today!! 🍋🥤

Come check our MVP lemonade setup in front of the office right now! 🍋 yummy drinks and treats available!

05/09/2026

Yard Sale happening NOW at 3840 Pennsylvania Ave! 🛍️📍

Come shop a variety of items including:
👕 Clothes
🍼 Baby items
💍 Wedding decor
🏡 Household items & more!

Here’s a look at what’s set up so far — and they’re still adding more items throughout the day! Stop by and see what treasures you can find!