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