Clinical Optician

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with IU contributions

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

Paid leave for new parents

Job summary

Indiana University in Bloomington seeks an Optometry professional to assist patients with eyewear selection, prepare orders, and maintain inventory. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree in the optical fields.

The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and paid holidays, alongside a commitment to quality care in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Required 2 years of optometry experience or an Associate's degree in optical/medical field.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with frame selection and dispensing.
• Prepare lens and frame orders according to patient needs.
• Evaluate finished products ensuring specifications are met.

Skills

Experience in a regulated environment

Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner

Strong verbal communication and listening skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent or Associate's degree in optical/medical field

Job description

OPTOMETRY (BL-OPT-IUBLA)

This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with frame selection, dispensing, repairs, and adjustments.
• Prepares lens and frame orders for patients, utilizing knowledge of insurance benefits and discounts.
• Assists across functional areas to ensure the timely and successful delivery solutions according to patient needs.
• Evaluates finished product ensuring it meets specifications; recommends improvements in policies and procedures; prepares lenses for delivery.
• Maintains inventory of supplies; monitors and reorders as necessary; responds to emails, credits and invoices.
• Provides guidance and direction to temporary employees and optometry students regarding lens verification, repairs, dispensing, patient concerns, and ordering.

Education / Work Experience

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) and 2 years of optometry or relevant experience. OR
• Associate's degree in optical/medical field.

Skills

Required

• Experience in a regulated environment
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Possesses strong technical aptitude

Benefits

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits.

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Health Services

Job Family: Optometry

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.