Optical Dispenser De La Pena Eye Clinic Van Nuys

Tenet Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Dispensing Optician to join their team. This role involves assisting patients with eyewear selection, performing technical fittings, and managing clerical tasks to ensure patient satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in opticianry, and strong communication skills. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will enhance patient care and optical services. If you are passionate about helping others and have a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; optician training preferred.
• Experience as a dispensing optician is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in selecting eyewear and making adjustments.
• Verify optical benefit coverage and perform clerical functions.
• Conduct daily inventory of frames and accessories.

Skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Good manual dexterity

Excellent communication skills

Computer skills for electronic medical records

Good hand-eye coordination

Strong aptitude for mathematics

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an opticianry training program

Tools

Computerized system for prescriptions

Job description

De La Pena Eye Clinic

Summary

This position is responsible for all dispensing and optical activities. This includes all technical procedures of fitting, necessary bench work and allied optical procedures. Included also will be any necessary clerical functions required to satisfy patient needs which may include acting as liaison between pertinent departments.

Qualifications

Education
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
Graduate of an opticianry / optician training program or on-the-job training.

Experience and Responsibilities

Required:
Some experience & knowledge working as a Dispensing Optician.
Available and willing to travel to various clinic locations.
Must be able to work some Saturdays.

Preferred:
2 years’ experience as a dispensing optician.
Previous experience with Eligibility and Authorizations preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:
Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.
Good manual dexterity and ability to operate a variety of medical equipment.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Computer skills for use with electronic medical records and inventory system.
Ability to work with co-workers in a team setting.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Strong aptitude for mathematics.
Attention to detail.

Tenet Healthcare/TPR complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with selection of eyewear, making such facial measurements and adjustments as are necessary to properly fit glasses to the patient.
• Interviews patient to determine visual needs.
• Interprets Refractionist’s prescription.
• Instructs and counsels patient on proper methods of eyeglass care.
• Enters prescription and sales information into computerized system and performs all other clerical functions required to satisfy patient needs.
• Verifies Optical Benefit coverage.
• Experience with billing vision benefit plans; VSP, Eyemed, Superior Vision, March Vision and Envolve.
• Dispenses and adjusts optical product.
• Inspects final product for accuracy in accordance with prescription requirements, original order.
• Reconciles patient's concerns to their satisfaction.
• Performs all other dispensing functions consistent with the accepted professional practice as authorized by the California Board of Medical Examiners and organizational policies and practices.
• Conducts daily inventory of frames and accessories as required.
• Repairs frames as required.
• Completes all required forms.
• Dispensers may also repair, solder, check out prescriptions, edge, mount and complete eyeglasses for final delivery to patients.
• Maintain written and verbal communication with lab as required.
• Will perform customer service and floor coordinating duties.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.