Optical Dispenser & Eyewear Fitting Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an Optical Dispenser to join the optical sales branch. The role involves dispensing eyewear, taking measurements, and ensuring accurate prescriptions are filled in the on-site lab.

Responsibilities include assisting patients with frame selection, entering prescriptions, verifying benefits, and performing bench work such as edging and mounting. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with strong customer service skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Optical Dispenser (Optician) with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions and enter into a computerized system.
• Willingness to travel up to 50 miles and operate in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in selecting eyewear and take facial measurements for proper fit.
• Enter prescriptions and sales information into the computerized system and verify optical benefit coverage.
• Dispense and adjust eyewear, inspect final product for accuracy, and perform basic bench work and repairs.

Skills

Customer service

Prescription entry

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Prescription entry software

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an Optical Dispenser to join the optical sales branch. The role involves dispensing eyewear, taking measurements, and ensuring accurate prescriptions are filled in the on-site lab.

Responsibilities include assisting patients with frame selection, entering prescriptions, verifying benefits, and performing bench work such as edging and mounting. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with strong customer service skills preferred.