Optician

Position Purpose:

Under the direction of the Optometrist, the Optician is responsible for fitting and dispensing spectacles and other optical aids, working from ophthalmic prescriptions written by the Optometrist. The Optician's role involves recommending suitable eyewear, taking precise measurements, fitting and adjusting glasses, eyeglass and contact lens orders, providing guidance on proper usage and care of glasses, and contact lenses. May also train insertion and removal of contact lenses and contact lens care.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Fill Prescriptions written by the Optometrist: frame selection, measurements for filling prescriptions, writing up orders for optical lab.
• Recommend frames that align with the patient’s style, face shape, and requirements.
• Adjust and fit frames according to prescriptions, patient specifications, and facial characteristics.
• Prepare and verify orders from optical lab using ANSI Standards prior to dispensing.
• Repair and adjust ophthalmic frames.
• Neutralize patient's habitual eyeglasses.
• Assist with discharge of patients.
• Operate specialized equipment such as calipers, lensometers, lens gauges and pupilometers.
• Maintain inventory of frames, frame supplies, contact lenses and supplies to ensure a wide selection and for patient satisfaction.
• Educate patient’s on proper wear and maintenance of eye-glasses and contact lenses.
• Perform administrative tasks such as managing prescriptions, patient records, insurance.
• Maintain log for tracking eyeglass orders with optical lab & courier services.
• Work with front office support staff in scheduling patients for dispensing, contact lens trainings and appointments with the Optometrist.
• Other Job Duties as needed: which may include, but not limited to: pre-testing patients, preparing patients for visit, assisting with patient flow, communicating with support staff, Optometrist and other health care providers.

Requirements:

• GED or High School Diploma.
• 1-year experience in an optical setting.
• Excellent customer service and organization skills.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Ability to travel from site to site as needed.
• Experience in working with patients and staff from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural background.

Preferred:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Valid state license and certification as an Optician.

• 
  All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.