Optician

Optical Dispenser

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Summary Provides optical care by measuring, fitting, and adapting lenses and frames according to written optical prescription or specification. Assists customers in selecting frames. Prepares work orders for optical laboratory and verifies exactness of finished glasses.

Job Duties

• Adjusts frame and lens position to fit the client and for optimal vision.
• Complies with the organization's established policies.
• Measures client's bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, papillary distance, and optical centers of eye measuring devices.
• Evaluates prescription in conjunction with client's vocational and avocational visual requirements.
• Prepares work order and instructions for grinding lenses and fabricating glasses.
• Recommends specific lenses, lens coating, and frames to suit client needs.
• Updates patient chart with pertinent patient information.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years optical dispensing experience with proficient skills for dispensing, fitting repair of glasses.
• ABO - American Board of Opticianry Certification - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• National Contact Lens Examiners - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Shift: Day Shift

Address: 1431 Nursery St

Primary Location: Health Center at Fogelsville

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p

Department: 1012-65128 LVPG-L Ophthalmology - Fogelsville