Optical Dispenser

Kaiser Permanente; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser, Riverside, is seeking an Optical Dispenser to assist members with eyewear selection, take orders, dispense frames, and ensure accurate measurements. The role includes minor repairs, service explanations, and coordination with labs and vendors to support eye health services.

Experience in optical dispensing and ABO certification are preferred, with opportunities for professional growth within Kaiser’s retail optical operations in Riverside.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of optical dispensing experience.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Certificate from ophthalmic optics school and/or ABO certification.
• Optician Certificate or ABO basic certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists members with frame and lens selection.
• Takes orders for eyewear and related items.
• Dispenses eyewear and performs minor repairs.
• Measures pupillary distance and facial dimensions for proper fit.
• Explains product options and optical services to members.
• Maintains a clean and organized dispensing area.
• Coordinates with labs/vendors for delivery and repairs.
• Keeps records and communicates with members about eyewear orders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Sales skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Ophthalmic Optics certificate

ABO certification

Job description

Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, measures pupil distance and bridge width, adjust eyeglass frames and assist patients in selecting optical items to conform with corresponding optical prescriptions and established procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists members with the selection of frames and lenses through education and uncovering lifestyle needs.

• Takes orders for eyewear and miscellaneous optical and contact lens items.

• Dispenses and adjust eyewear and ophthalmic appliances.

• Makes minor repair, adjustments of eyewear to include additional optical benchwork.

• Takes accurate facial measurements of members to fit eyewear needs.

• Provides member with information about their eyewear, vision benefits, optical pricing, payment collection and quotations for members.

• Explain product options and optical services.

• Manage and resolve problems regarding member eyewear complaints performing service recovery.

• Maintains a clean, neat, and attractive dispensing, lab workroom and retail frame setting.

• Requests supplies, eyeglass cases, tools, and maintenance of equipment for continuous daily operation.

• Answers member questions promptly and courteously.

• Returns recalled frames/ optical items by the due date.

• Inspects and troubleshoot eyewear to accuracy.

• Consult with provider concerning Rx prescriptions.

• Prepare delivery and receive product from vendor and laboratory.

• Maintain/ order optical supplies.

• Maintain frame/ optical inventory levels.

• Review operational data for optical and optometry services.

• Maintain department logs.

• Contacts member, optical lab and clinics concerning eyewear orders or prescriptions.

• Support training with new or less experienced personnel.

• Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problemsolving.

• Attend conferences, meetings, and in-service training programs.

• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed to support patient care workflow and eye health.

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

• Other Administrative duties.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimim one (1) year of recent full time optical dispensing experience which may include complete optical lab bench work.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.

• Certificate from an accredited Ophthalmic Optics school and/or current ABO certification

License, Certification, Registration

• Optician Certificate OR American Board of Opticianry Basic Certification

Additional Requirements:

• Measure various types of lenses- measures pupillary distance.

• Low vision application

• Thorough knowledge of current frame fashion trends, strong knowledge in retail sales, contact lens fitting, sales, and service techniques.

• Knowledge of computers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ABO Certification

• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.

• Excellent sales and service skills.

• Ability to problem solve, multi-task and flexibility.

Notes:

• Hours and days will vary.

• Weekends required.

• Will float to all Riverside MSA locations.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Optical Dispenser

LOCATION: Riverside, California

REQNUMBER: 1437446

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.