Optician

lvhn; Fogelsville (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Fogelsville is seeking an Optical Dispensing Associate to provide optical care by measuring, fitting, and adapting lenses and frames according to written prescriptions. You will assist customers in selecting frames and prepare work orders for the optical laboratory.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of optical dispensing experience; ABO certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years optical dispensing experience.
• ABO Certification required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts frame and lens position for optimal vision.
• Measures pupillary distance and other ocular measurements.
• Prepares work orders for lab and verifies finished glasses.
• Recommends lenses and frames to match client needs.
• Updates patient records with relevant information.

Skills

Optical dispensing

Customer service

Measurements & fitting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ABO Certification

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Summary

Provides optical care by measuring, fitting, and adapting lenses and frames according to written optical prescription or specification. Assists customers in selecting frames. Prepares work orders for optical laboratory and verifies exactness of finished glasses.

Job Duties

• Adjusts frame and lens position to fit the client and for optimal vision.
• Complies with the organization's established policies.
• Measures client's bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, papillary distance, and optical centers of eye measuring devices.
• Evaluates prescription in conjunction with client's vocational and avocational visual requirements.
• Prepares work order and instructions for grinding lenses and fabricating glasses.
• Recommends specific lenses, lens coating, and frames to suit client needs.
• Updates patient chart with pertinent patient information.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years optical dispensing experience with proficient skills for dispensing, fitting repair of glasses.
• ABO - American Board of Opticianry Certification - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• National Contact Lens Examiners - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Location and Work Information

• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Address: 1431 Nursery St
• Primary Location: Health Center at Fogelsville
• Position Type: Onsite
• Union: Not Applicable
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p
• Department: 1012-65128 LVPG-L Ophthalmology - Fogelsville