Optician

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an optician to provide optical care by measuring, fitting, and adapting lenses and frames according to prescriptions or specifications. You will assist customers in selecting frames and preparing work orders for the optical laboratory, ensuring accuracy of finished glasses.

With responsibilities including measuring various optical parameters, evaluating prescriptions in context of patient needs, and updating charts, you will contribute to high-quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED plus 2 years optical dispensing experience.
• ABO - American Board of Opticianry Certification – State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts frame and lens position to fit the client for optimal vision.
• Measures bridge size, eye size, temple length and other optical parameters.
• Prepares work orders for optical lab and verifies finished glasses.
• Recommends lenses, coatings and frames to suit client needs.
• Updates patient chart with pertinent information.

Skills

Optical dispensing

Glasses fitting

Education

ABO Certification (within 1 year)

High School Diploma/GED

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.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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.https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUYLehigh 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.