Optician

Job TitleUnder 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.EducationHigh School Diploma or GEDExperience1 year Optician experience.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBasic 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 communicationAbility to administer eye drops, ointments, etc.Licensures, CertificationsCertification by a nationally recognized opticianry association as an optician not required but preferred. Obtain within first year of employment.Working ConditionsExposure 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 ValuesRespectTreats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceMeets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilitySets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkWorks cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorDemonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsEmbraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$17.35 - $26.36Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC 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.