Optician

About This Role

This optician role involves interpreting prescriptions, assisting patients with eyewear selection and fitting, and providing instruction on care. It suits a candidate with experience in dispensing eyeglasses and knowledge of optical equipment and technology, who can maintain accurate patient records and contribute to department upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prescriptions and assist patients in selecting appropriate eyewear
• Take optical measurements
• Measure and fit all eyewear
• Instruct patients in cleaning and handling of eyewear
• Evaluate patients with assistance in lens type based on their needs
• Repair, adjust and dispense prescription lenses and frames
• Inspect all eyewear to ensure quality prior to dispensing to patient
• Assist with maintenance of material and supply inventory
• Assist in care and upkeep of department equipment, supplies and work area
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• File records, which include patient charges and applicable third party coverage of eyewear
• Assist in the preparation and writing of reports including daily deposits, inventory reports, and other reports as needed
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in an optician role that includes dispensing eyeglasses, knowledge of equipment, lenses, frames and new optometry technology
• Basic computer skills including experience using mainframe or personal computer, which includes Microsoft Office and Windows applications
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff and patients through personal contact, telephone and writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, and other allied health care personnel
• Must possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to read, interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to apply written guidelines and work practices to make decisions and solve problems
• Skilled in the instruction of cleaning and handling eyewear