Dispensing Optician

Dispensing Optician Puyallup, WA Job Details Full-time From $23 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Anatomy knowledge Optical experience Visual merchandising Inventory management Computer literacy Mid-level High school diploma or GED Prescription verification ABO Certification Organizational skills Order placement Merchandising display arrangement Purchasing Computer skills Patient interaction 1 year Instrument maintenance Hand tools Health education and counseling Retail sales

Full Job Description Required:

Travel to Auburn and Puyallup locations

Company Conformance Statement:

In the performance of respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, supervisors, patients, and providers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees, supervisors, and providers.
• Maintain a respectful relationship with providers and co-workers.
• Make good use of your time by being productive always.

Our mission is to provide superior, professional healthcare in a warm efficient environment because we care about you and your health.

JOB SUMMARY

Dispensing Opticians sell eyeglasses and contacts according to written optical prescriptions. Opticians recommend appropriate lens materials and designs based on patient needs and preferences. They advise patients on proper frame design, fit and performance.

MAIN JOB DUTIES

Provides patient education regarding lens materials, products and designs. Performs prescription analysis such as interpreting and transposing. Provides recommendations to patients regarding proper eyeglass frame selection. Designs complete eyewear products by incorporating frame design elements, lens materials and optics with patient's prescription and lifestyle requirements. Performs eyeglass frame adjustments and repairs. Includes proper alignment of frame, comfortable fit, functional vision and instructions on proper wear and care of eyeglasses. Performs accurate measurements of lens power, pupillary distance, multifocal segment height, lens base curve, vertex distance, and prism power. Orders custom lens products from wholesale optical laboratories, monitors process, post charges and bill insurance when needed. Orders contact lenses for patients. Verifies lens prescriptions of ordered lenses and check for accuracy. Assists in wholesale purchasing of frames and other products for resale to patients. Assists in the return of authorized merchandise to manufacturers and prepare credit forms. Designs, arrange and maintain product displays. Organizes and maintains frame display area throughout the workday. Monitors product inventory levels. Maintains inventory of office supplies and other materials necessary to properly run the department. Maintains instruments and hand tools used in the office. Maintains job knowledge by attending after work training. Promotes products and services of other elective programs within MEC. Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Certification by American Board of Opticianry or Licensed Dispensing Optician preferred. 1-2 years of retail optician experience required. Strong organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, staff, managers and doctors. Understanding of the anatomy of the eye as well as normal, abnormal vision and perception. Knowledge of the laws and standards governing the ophthalmic field. Working knowledge of proper sales techniques. Basic computer literacy required. Seeks out and accepts feedback about job performance. Emotional stability, ability to deal with personal, professional and organizational change and growth.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Excellent visual acuity for close and detail work. Able to sit, stand and be flexible in movement. Physically able to work with telephones and on computers. Able to travel between offices when an occasion occurs.

Professional Behavior:

Professional manner in work setting. Neat, well groomed, follows dress code.

Benefits:

Medical Dental Life insurance/ AD&D

• Paid by employer Additional Voluntary life insurance
• Paid by employee (voluntary) Colonial services
• Paid by employee (voluntary) 401K PTO
• Accrual increase after the first, second and thereafter the fifth and tenth year. PTU
• Personal time unpaid Longevity bonus given at every 5-year mark, up until 30 years. 7 Days of holidays. In addition, after employed for 1 year you receive an additional 4 days in the month of December. Which we call our Holiday week. Yearly uniform allotment
• varies per position Employee discount for services provided by Cascade Eye & Skin Centers.

Includes:

Cosmetic, plastics, optical, ophthalmology, retina, dermatology and

MOHS Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Puyallup, WA 98371 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Puyallup, WA 98371: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person