Optician

TITLE :

Optician

DEPARTMENT

Health

CLASSIFICATION

Non-exempt

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Interpret eyeglass prescriptions and assist patients in selecting appropriate eyewear based on prescription, patient needs Managing the ordering of frames and lenses, follow up on lab work as necessary Adjust, repair, and dispense eyewear and inspect quality before dispensing Take precise measurements necessary for eyewear, including pupillary distance, optical center/segment height Educate patients on proper glasses maintenance and care and adaptation to new prescriptions Maintain accurate patient records using electronic health records Coordinate closely with optometrist and other staff to ensure smooth patient flow Assists in keeping frame inventory, along with organizing and maintaining frame display area throughout the workday Assist with vision plan billing for eyewear Possibility of assisting with other clinical/patient care duties in eye clinic when needed Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required Minimum two years experience in optician role including experience with ordering and dispensing eyeglasses, adjusting eyeglasses, general optometric knowledge Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent time management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks effectively Commitment to teamwork with ability to work independently, willingness to help out with other tasks as needed throughout the eye clinic Must have general computer skills, including knowledge on operating Microsoft Office products Ability to accurately record information in electronic health records Must respect Meskwaki cultural beliefs Must submit to and successfully complete background investigation

SUPERVISION

Direct supervision by Optometrist

SALARY LEVEL

Annual Salary Range:

$38,126.40 - $58,198.40