What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at Park Nicollet Clinic?
Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Optician to join our Eye Care team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary:
Provides Opticianry skills to properly assist 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. Fit and adjust eyewear to patients and customers for optimum visual efficiency. Demonstrates competency using Park Nicollet standards for Customer Service and Sales. Demonstrates being a team player in Optical, and all other departments within the Park Nicollet Clinic.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., occasional Saturdays 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Required Qualifications:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
Three or more years related experience.
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
Must be ABO certified on hire or obtain certification within 3 years from date of hire.
Once certification is obtained it must be kept current every three years.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Competency in all the mechanical and instruments skills in the scope of Opticianry.
Knowledge of basic optics and products which reflect traditional practices and services of opticianry.
Effective verbal communication, human relations, and salesmanship skills
Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: POS computer, Telephone, Personal Computer, Printer, Photocopier and Fax machine
Preferred Qualifications:
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
Preferred American Board of Opticianry certification.
Benefits:
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We are committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. A culture where every person feels welcome, included, and valued. It’s an important part of our Head Heart, Together culture, and critical to our success.