Optician (Temporary)

A customer service-oriented Optician looking for an exceptional workplace. Reporting to the Director of Optical Services at Ketchum Health. The Optician will assume the lead role in the selection, fitting and education process by providing the highest quality patient care. Assuming the lead responsibility in patient care, establishes a rapport with patients and other customers.

Provide feedback to the Optical Director on Intern performance.

Ensure patients get excellent service in person or over the phone.

Assist in being flexible in moving stations when there is an absence of an optician to service patients and interns.

Ensure that proper computer record notations are made in accordance with all Federal and State policies.

Review the quality of ophthalmic materials prior to patient dispensing.

Provide feedback on the performance of the optical laboratories and frame companies.

Responsible for 3rd party and customer billing.

Regular and reliable attendance is required, adhering to university attendance policy.

Excellent knowledge of optical devices and their applications.

Excellent understanding of and a proven ability to provide excellent customer service.

Excellent understanding and following of procedures on insurance claims.

Excellent grasp of medical terminology, analyzes and interprets prescriptions.

Computer literate, familiar with MS Office/comfortable learning new programs.

adhering to university attendance policy.

High School Diploma or GED.

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

First aid and CPR Certification required after hire.

MBKU provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, free vision exams, short and long term disability, generous paid time off plans, a university-sponsored retirement plan. See our website under Employment for more details regarding benefits of working for MBKU (

requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, it is University policy to prevent the unlawful discrimination against students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment and patients requesting treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. J-18808-Ljbffr Marshall B.