What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION?
The 20/20 Optical Optician welcomes patients to our organization in a courteous, friendly, and helpful manner. Assists patients with frames and lens selection based on lifestyle needs and prescription analysis. Conducts measurements and evaluates patients' needs before ordering to ensure properly measured and selected eyewear. Fits and adjusts eyewear to patients and customers for optimum visual efficiency.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Interpret optical prescriptions and recommend appropriate lenses, frames, contact lenses, and low vision aids based on patient needs.
- Take facial and frame measurements to ensure proper fit, comfort, and positioning of eyewear.
- Educate patients on the care, use, adjustment, and repair of spectacles and contact lenses.
- Manage optical inventory by selecting, ordering, receiving, and verifying lenses and other vision care products.
- Maintain retail operations, including merchandising displays and coordinating with vision care product suppliers and sales representatives.
- Perform additional duties and support clinic operations as assigned by the Optical Clinic Coordinator.
Hours/Shifts
80 hours bi-weekly, day shifts, Monday to Friday
Compensation:
Hourly Wage Range: $19.38 - $30.12. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.
Benefit Offerings:
Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.
EEOC:
Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Qualifications:
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.
- Education/Special Skills: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; basic math, keyboarding/typing skills, proficient and professional communication, both verbal and written.
- Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.
- Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.
Salary : $19 - $30