An Optician fits eyeglasses and contact lenses according to prescriptions written by optometrists and ophthalmologists. Helps customers choose eyeglass frames and contact lenses, and repairs or refits broken frames. Works in the office of an optometrist or physician, or in a store that sells eyeglasses.
Under limited supervision, measures pupil distance and bridge width, adjust eyeglass frames and assist patients in selecting optical items to conform with corresponding optical prescriptions and established procedures.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Assists members with the selection of frames and lenses through education and uncovering lifestyle needs. + Takes orders for eyewear and miscellaneous optical and contact lens items. + Dispenses and adjust eyewear and ophthalmic appliances. + Makes minor repair, adjustments of eyewear to include additional optical benchwork. + Takes accurate facial measurements of members to fit eyewear needs. + Provides member with information about their eyewear, vision benefits, optical pricing, payment collection and quotations for members. + Explain product options and optical services. + Manage and resolve problems regarding member eyewear complaints performing service recovery. + Maintains a clean, neat, and attractive dispensing, lab workroom and retail frame setting. + Requests supplies, eyeglass cases, tools, and maintenance of equipment for continuous daily operation. + Answers member questions promptly and courteously. + Returns recalled frames/ optical items by the due date. + Inspects and troubleshoot eyewear to accuracy. + Consult with provider concerning Rx prescriptions. + Prepare delivery and receive product from vendor and laboratory. + Maintain/ order optical supplies. + Maintain frame/ optical inventory levels. + Review operational data for optical and optometry services. + Maintain department logs. + Contacts member, optical lab and clinics concerning eyewear orders or prescriptions. + Support training with new or less experienced personnel. + Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problemsolving. + Attend conferences, meetings, and in-service training programs. + Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed to support patient care workflow and eye health. + Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. + Other Administrative duties.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience + Minimim one (1) year of recent full time optical dispensing experience which may include complete optical lab bench work. Education + High School Diploma/GED or equivalent. + Certificate from an accredited Ophthalmic Optics school and/or current ABO certification License, Certification, Registration +
Optician Certificate OR American Board of Opticianry Basic Certification Additional Requirements:
+ Measure various types of lenses- measures pupillary distance. + Low vision application + Thorough knowledge of current frame fashion trends, strong knowledge in retail sales, contact lens fitting, sales, and service techniques. + Knowledge of computers.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ ABO Certification + Exceptional interpersonal communication skills. + Excellent sales and service skills. + Ability to problem solve, multi-task and flexibility.
Notes:
+ Weekends required. + Hours and days will vary. + Will float to all Riverside MSA locations.
COMPANY:
KAISER TITLE
Optical Dispenser
LOCATION
Riverside, California
REQNUMBER
1432944 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
