Dispensing Optician Eye Care, Full Time, Days

PIH Health; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 5,311,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health in La Habra, CA, is seeking a skilled optical professional to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate eye care for patients under ophthalmologist or optometrist prescriptions. The role involves frame and lens recommendations, accurate medical record maintenance, and excellent patient communication.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED with optical dispensing experience, strong computer skills, and a willingness to mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of optical dispensing or related experience.
• Experience under an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
• ABO certification preferred.

Skills

Strong communication

Medical terminology

Infection control

Frame/lens recommendations

Medical records accuracy

Computer skills

Team mentoring

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Optical Dispensing Diploma or related experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

This position provides expert professional optical care; assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the eye care needs of the patients, following prescriptions written by the ophthalmologist or optometrist; utilizes knowledge of basic eye care principles, practices, ethics, and concepts; participates in the organization and management of the practitioner's practice; maintains positive relationships with patients, family members and other visitors, and fellow employees.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety.
• Adaptability.
• With consideration of age, occupation, facial characteristics & prescription, make recommendations on frames, lenses and coatings when administering optical service and care to patients
• Accuracy in maintaining medical records.
• Strong computer skills.
• Management skills that emphasize mentoring, training, and team.
• Talking or hearing essential to communicate with patients and staff.
• Good communication skills; read, speaks, and writes English fluently.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Required Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Other Diploma in Optical Dispensing or work experience for a minimum of 2 years in lieu of diploma
• 2 years of experience working under an optometrist or ophthalmologist

Preferred Qualifications

• ABO - American Board of Opticianry Certification

Address
121 W. Whittier Blvd., # 100
Salary
23.00-38.55
Shift
Days
Shift Differential
No
Zip Code
90631