Optician

Job Title

Under direct supervision and in collaboration with Orthoptist and Ophthalmic Assistant. Measure fit and adapt lenses and frames for clients according to written optical prescription or specifications. Assists patients and customers with the choice of frames: choose eyewear to best fit their budgetary requirements. Obtain and review medical history and/or records from patient's current lens prescriptions, when necessary, use lensometers. Develop professional business relationships with other associates and doctors. Experience with calculating charges, insurance discounts, and payments preferred. Certification by a nationally recognized opticianry association as an optician not required but preferred.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

1 year Optician experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of techniques to measure the patient's visual acuity and ocular motility.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, ocular disease and ocular emergencies required.
• Skill in data analysis and interpretation.
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to administer eye drops, ointments, etc.

Licensures, Certifications

Certification by a nationally recognized opticianry association as an optician not required but preferred. Obtain within first year of employment.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to certain distasteful patient care activities and communicable diseases is moderate.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists Ophthalmologist in selection of appropriate contact lens to match patient needs.
• Instructs patient on proper insertion and removal techniques and how to successfully care for their lenses.
• Maintains adequate inventory of all contact lenses to avoid shortages of particular prescriptions. Keeps inventory of all disinfectants and daily cleaners.
• Enters patient data in computer. Creates, updates and files patient charts.
• Maintains weekly log of cash receipts and makes daily deposits to cashier.

GBMC Values

Respect

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$17.35 - $26.36

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.