What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at Great Lakes Ophthalmology?
Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Optician, where your expertise will directly enhance patient experiences and improve vision health. In this vital role, you will assist patients with selecting and fitting eyewear, dispense spectacle lenses, and ensure compliance with health regulation policies. Your knowledge of ophthalmology, optics, and medical terminology will contribute to delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA standards. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to combine clinical skills with retail sales in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.
Duties
- Assist patients in selecting eyewear frames that suit their style, face shape, and prescription needs
- Dispense spectacle lenses accurately, ensuring proper fitting and adjustments for comfort and vision correction
- Conduct eyewear fittings, frame adjustments, and repairs to optimize fit and durability
- Maintain detailed medical records, update electronic health records (EHR), and ensure compliance with HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies
- Verify patient prescriptions using medical terminology and ophthalmology knowledge
- Educate patients on proper eyewear care, lens options, and contact lens usage when applicable
- Follow health regulation policies related to pediatrics, senior care, and general clinic procedures
Skills
- Strong understanding of ophthalmology principles, optics, anatomy knowledge, and medical terminology
- Experience with optical laboratory procedures including spectacle lens dispensing and eyewear fittings
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for accurate medical records management
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and clinical confidentiality policies to protect patient information
- Retail sales experience combined with excellent customer service skills to create a welcoming environment
- Ability to perform basic math calculations related to prescriptions, measurements, and billing processes
- Experience working in clinics or healthcare settings specializing in pediatrics or senior care is a plus
- Understanding of health regulation policies at the state or national level regarding healthcare practices
Join us to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives through expert optical care! We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where your skills grow alongside your career. All roles are compensated positions committed to delivering quality service within a regulated healthcare framework.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25