Optician

Job Title

HealthPartners is hiring for an Optician to help the St. Paul Como Eye Care store.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of two years full-time Optical Department experience.
• Proven ability to interact with patients and staff in a courteous and cooperative manner.

Preferred:

• Formal opticianary training from an accredited technical school.
• American Board of Opticianary certification

Physical Requirements:

Must possess manual dexterity, good vision and be self-mobile.

Position Purpose

Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. To advise and assist patients in eyewear selection, delivery, adjustment, repair and consultation. To deliver these services in a professional, cost effective and timely manner.

Accountabilities

1. Proven ability to interpret eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions.
2. Proven ability to advise and assist patient in frame and lens selection.
3. Proven ability to perform measurements of frame and lens specifications.
4. Proven ability to provide patient contact lens insertion and removal training.
5. Proven ability to consult with patient and resolve eyewear and contact lenses problems or concerns.
6. Proven ability to perform eyewear adjustments and repairs.
7. Place orders for frame and lenses fabrication with approved optical laboratories.
8. Place orders for contact lenses with approved contact lenses laboratories / vendors.
9. Verify orders (eyeglasses or contact lenses) received from optical contact lens laboratories / vendors to ensure accuracy.
10. Maintain frame-display board by accurate pricing and purchasing of appropriate frame product and performing physical count as directed.
11. Maintain diagnostic contact lens inventory by organizing, cleaning and performing physical count as directed.
12. Price and collect fees for eyewear and contact lenses.
13. Maintain and order department supplies.
14. Responsible for answering telephone, maintaining files, contacting patients, preparing reports and other office functions as necessary.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you'll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We're a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We're working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we're committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.