Optician, Elk Eye Clinic - 14444

Penn Highlands Healthcare; St. Marys; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario, Canada is seeking an Optician to provide ophthalmic dispensing and related services. You will be responsible for fitting and adjusting eyewear and serving as a resource for staff. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and complete an optician certification. Additional benefits include competitive compensation, tuition reimbursement, and a 403(b) retirement plan. Join a supportive team in delivering quality patient care.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Tuition Reimbursement/Loan Forgiveness

Professional Development

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Completion of optician certification program required.
• 1-2 years optician experience preferred.
• CPR Certification within the first year of hire required.
• ABO certification required within 2 years of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide ophthalmic dispensing and related services.
• Serve as an information resource for staff.
• Order lenses, frames, and contacts for patients.
• Measure, fit, and adjust eyeglasses prescribed by professionals.

Skills

Ophthalmic dispensing

Sales expertise

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of optician certification program

ABO optician certification

Job description

THE OPTICIAN

under indirect supervision, provides Ophthalmic dispensing and related services through sales to patients. The Optician also serves as an information and training resource for other staff in the office to determine a patients eyewear needs. The Optician is responsible for the ordering of lenses, frames and contacts for the department. They prepare, dispense, interpret, measure, fit and adjust eyeglasses or other appliances prescribed by an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist to ensure the patients are provided with access to appropriate healthcare and ancillary services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Completion of optician certification program required
• 1-2 years optician experience preferred
• Healthcare Provider CPR Certification through the American Heart Association within the first year of hire required
• ABO optician certification required within 2 years of start date

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation based on experience
• Tuition Reimbursement/Loan Forgiveness
• Professional Development
• Supportive and Experienced Peers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Company Paid Short & Long Term disability coverage
• Company Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
• PH Elk Cafeteria Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellness Programs