Dispensing Optician - Think Whole Person Healthcare

CORE VALUE COMMITMENT:

In common mission, our teams work together with our patients at the center. We strive to continuously improve. We value one another’s diversity of talent, experience, and perspective. We each contribute to something bigger than ourselves while promoting integrity, belonging, and collaboration.

JOB SUMMARY

This individual will work to measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Interpret prescriptions written by ophthalmologist and optometrist.

Collect eye measurements including corneal width and thickness.

Assist patients select eyeglass and lens treatments including tints and coatings. Adjust eyeglasses to ensure a proper fit and educate clients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care.

Create work orders for lab technicians to ensure delivery of the proper lenses.

Repair broken frames and work with frame suppliers on purchases and returns.

Keep track of orders, prescriptions, and inventory and adjust based on sales and forecasts

Able to create price lists based on pricing with competitors.

Submit eyeglass insurance forms and reconcile.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of optometric procedures and equipment, accessioning, verifying specimens and specimen requirements.

Knowledge of optical terminology.

Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules.

Skill in communicating in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.

Skill in planning, organizing, and time management.

Skill in using a computer and a variety of software, including Electronic Health Records (EHR) software, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Skill in managing multiple priorities and problem solving.

Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet established goals and objectives.

Ability to maintain high levels of professional and personal integrity.

Ability to convey professional demeanor and sound judgment in dealing with patients’ care, protection of patient privacy, and confidentiality.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Ability to act as a good representative of the company.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Highschool diploma or GED required. American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required. A minimum of two (2) year of experience as an optician, utilizing electronic Health Records (EHR) required.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

• This role operates in a healthcare setting. This position requires frequent standing, walking, and computer work. This position allows employee to moderately vary physical position or activity for comfort.

• Must be able to:

Stand 75% or longer of workday.

Walk 15% or longer of workday.

Sit 10% of workday.

• Requires ability to lift and maneuver up to 35 pounds occasionally.

• Requires employee to: bend, squat, kneel, and reach above shoulder level occasionally and twist occasionally.

• Requires repetitive use of hands for: simple grasping, fine manipulation, computer use.

• Requires all sensory skills (speech, vision, smell, touch, and hearing) corrected to near normal range.

NOTE: The information above is a reflection of the general nature of job duties. From time to time, additional duties may be assigned.