What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispensing Optician position at Geisinger?
- Fits patient for new eyewear.
- Guides patient in choosing frames and lens material, discussing all options with patient.
- Instructs patient in the application and care of prisms and other optical aids.
- Provides patient with a clear and detailed explanation of pricing, payment policy and length of time required to complete order.
- Verifies and inspects all orders for completeness and accuracy involving prescription, style, size, and condition prior to dispensing.
- Contact patient when order is ready for pick up and provide scheduled pick up time. Adjusts and dispenses eyewear and lenses to patient and customer's satisfaction.
- Orders glasses, lenses, frame parts, visual aids, optical supplies, and departmental supplies.
- Examines glasses that need to be repaired and discusses repair options, including any costs of repairs.
- Answers telephone in a professional manner, returns patient calls in a timely manner.
- Manually prepares cash and receipts for daily bank and charge deposits. Electronically reconciles the deposit.
- Conducts thorough patient teaching and education encompassing the care, handling, hygiene, insertion and removal of contact lens.
- Orders, handles patient payment for lenses as needed.
- Checks ordered contact lens to assure they match the patient prescription.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Qualifications:
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance