Optical Technician
Company: Eye Care Partners
Location: Louisville
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
SECTION 1 : Job Summary An Optician will achieve a world class
Total Patient Experience that both maximizes retail sales while
also supporting the patients medical needs. This team member is
trained to dispense and fit glasses and contacts, working from the
prescriptions written by Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. They
connect the patient needs to the goods and services offered.
SECTION 2 : Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary
to accomplish job functions) Embrace and execute our Total Patient
Experience to build relationships with all patients while
delivering great medical support Determine patient wants and needs
and selling to exceed their expectations Assist patients in
selecting frames according to style and color, coordinating frames
with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions Able to
operate the auto-lensometer and manual lensometer Educate and
recommend specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit patient
needs Can accurately collect measurements such as bridge, eye size,
temple length, seg heights, vertex distance, pupillary distance,
and pantoscopic tilt Dispense patient orders and repair and adjust
patient frames Dispense all glasses and/or contact lens orders
using current process Acknowledge patients in a friendly,
approachable way that invites them into the office Maintain frame
standards with cleaning, organization, full and well-presented
areas Follow all protocols to keep Frame inventory accurate Desire
to gain industry knowledge and training Demonstrates initiative in
accomplishing practice goals Consistently creating a positive work
environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused Commitment
to work hours that meet the needs of the business which may include
weekends, schedule changes or an extended schedule Adheres to all
safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and
responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and
great customer service. Performs other duties that may be necessary
or in the best interest of the organization. SECTION 3 : Patient
Population Served Team members will work with patients of all ages,
races, and genders. SECTION 4 : Education, Licensure &
Certification Requirements High School Diploma or GED SECTION 5 :
Experience Requirements Previous medical office experience
preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.
Associates Degree preferred Minimum of 1 year in a position
interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination
of education and experience SECTION 6 : Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities Requirements Professional in appearance and actions
Logical and Critical thinking skills Customer-focused with
excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills Enjoys
learning new technologies and systems Detail oriented, professional
attitude, reliable Favorable result on Background check Exhibits a
positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and
priorities Meets attendance and tardiness expectations Management
and organizational skills to support the leadership of this
function Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions
with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or
misinterpretations Interpersonal skills to support customer
service, functional, and team mate support need Able to communicate
effectively in English, both verbally and in writing Ability for
basic to intermediate problem solving, including mathematics Basic
to intermediate computer skills Proficiency with Microsoft Excel,
Word, and Outlook Travel to other site locations may be necessary.
Thus, those needing to travel for work must have access to
dependable transportation, and driving record must meet company
liability carrier standards Specialty knowledge of systems relating
to job function Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this
position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines SECTION 7 :
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory
responsibilities. SECTION 8 : PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Indicate the amount
of time spent for each activity required as it relates to the
essential functions. Physical Requirements % of Time LBS Physical
Requirements % of Time LBS Bending 25 Vision close/distance 100
Carrying 25 25 Vision color vision 100 Climbing 5 Vision depth
perception 100 Driving 10 Vision peripheral vision 100 Grasping 100
Vision ability to adjust focus 100 Hearing 100 Stooping 25 Lifting
10 25 Walking 75 Pulling 10 25 Writing/Typing 100 Pushing 10 25
Speaking 100 Reaching 50 Fine Motor Skills 100 Sitting 50 Use of
Hands 100 Standing 50 Other (please describe) Location: Work takes
place in a normal office/clinical environment. Travel to other
locations may be necessary to fulfill essential duties and
responsibilities of the job. Thus, those needing to travel for work
must have access to dependable transportation, and driving record
must meet company liability carrier standards. Exposure: Works in
normal office environment during normal business hours. May be
exposed to blood or bodily fluids. May also be exposed to various
cleaning supplies. Equipment: Regularly uses telephone, computer,
fax, printer and copier. May use Optometric equipment/devices per
sub-specialty requirement such as lensometer;
keratometer/autorefractor; phoropter; visual acuity measuring;
retinal camera; corneal topography unit; or retinoscope. Other
equipment may be used as needed. Must be able to work with precise
tools and equipment; must have dexterity to use these items
correctly and safely. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) follows
standard precautions using personal protective equipment. If you
need assistance with this application, please contact [phone
removed]. Please do not contact the office directly only resumes
submitted through this website will be considered. EyeCare Partners
is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants
will be considered for employment without attention to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, and veteran or disability status. Employment Type: Full
Time
Keywords: Eye Care Partners, Bloomington , Optical Technician, Professions , Louisville, Indiana
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