What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
College Of Health & Human Svcs
Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
Unified Clinics
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1681P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Nonexempt/Hourly
Pay Grade
E
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - East Campus
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
General Summary
Provides comprehensive vision care in a community based educational clinic setting. Collaborates to combine technical expertise and patient education.
Major Duties
- Assists with patient exams, including vision screenings and diagnostic tests.
- Performs pre-testing procedures such as measuring visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and other eye health assessments.
- Captures patient histories and document symptoms, medications, and relevant health information.
- Educates patients on eye care, correct lens application and maintenance of glasses or contact lenses.
- Provides guidance to patients in choosing, fitting, and obtaining eyeglasses and contact lenses based on prescription specifications, lifestyle considerations, and individual preferences.
- Adjusts, repairs, and maintains eyeglasses and frames as needed.
- Maintains accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with clinic policies and privacy regulations.
- Collaborates with the clinical team to provide seamless, patient-centered care.
- Supports community education programs, workshops, and outreach initiatives related to eye health.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years’ relevant experience.
- Experience in optometric or ophthalmology practice.
- Strong knowledge of eye anatomy, vision correction devices, and diagnostic testing procedures.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to accurately measure, fit, and dispense eyewear.
- Ability to work with diverse patient populations.
- Proven commitment to patient education, community outreach, and promoting eye health. Ability to multitask and maintain a safe, organized clinical environment.
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
- External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
- Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
Additional Position Information
- Terminal Appointment ends 12/31/2026 with a potential of being extended.
- Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
Physical requirements and working conditions
- Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
- Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.