Eyewear Fitting & Dispensing Expert

Kaiser Permanente; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Sacramento seeks an experienced Optical Dispenser (Optician) to handle dispensing and optical activities under supervision. You will perform fitting, bench work, lens edging, mounting, and ensure accuracy per prescriptions and ANSI Z80 standards.

You will interview patients, measure faces, interpret refractionists’ prescriptions, enter orders in the computerized system, verify benefits, and provide patient education on eyeglass care.

Qualifications

• 4 years as Optical Dispenser/Optician with strong customer service.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist patient with eyewear selection and proper fit.
• Enter prescriptions into computerized system and handle clerical tasks.
• Verify optical benefit coverage and process orders.
• Dispense and adjust eyewear, edges, mounts per prescriptions.
• Perform inventory and basic shop duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Prescription entry

Computer literacy

Eye measurements

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Sacramento seeks an experienced Optical Dispenser (Optician) to handle dispensing and optical activities under supervision. You will perform fitting, bench work, lens edging, mounting, and ensure accuracy per prescriptions and ANSI Z80 standards.

You will interview patients, measure faces, interpret refractionists’ prescriptions, enter orders in the computerized system, verify benefits, and provide patient education on eyeglass care.