Clinical Optician

Clinical Optician Clinical Optician

Company:

Indiana University Bloomington

Job Location:

Bloomington, Indiana

Category:

Health and Medical Services

Type:

Full-Time Job ID:

318741 Department

OPTOMETRY

(BL-OPT-IUBLA) Job Summary Assists patients with frame selection, dispensing, repairs, and adjustments. Prepares lens and frame orders for patients, utilizing knowledge of insurance benefits and discounts. Assists across functional areas to ensure the timely and successful delivery solutions according to patient needs. Evaluates finished product ensuring it meets specifications; recommends improvements in policies and procedures; prepares lenses for delivery. Maintains inventory of supplies; monitors and reorders as necessary; responds to emails, credits and invoices. Provides guidance and direction to temporary employees and optometry students regarding lens verification, repairs, dispensing, patient concerns, and ordering. Qualifications

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE

Required High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) and 2 years of optometry or relevant experience. OR Associate's degree in optical/medical field. SKILLS Required Experience in a regulated environment Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner Demonstrates a high commitment to quality Strong verbal communication and listening skills Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback Possesses strong technical aptitude Working Conditions / Demands This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification Career Level:

Intermediate FLSA:

Nonexempt Job Function:

Health Services Job Family:

Optometry Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework. Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. Contact Us Request Support

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