Optician

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; White Center (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off 24 days + 10 holidays

401(k) retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers seeks a detail-oriented Optician at White Center Medical Clinic near Seattle, WA. This full-time position involves fitting glasses and contact lenses, interpreting prescriptions, and ensuring accurate work orders for labs.

The ideal candidate has WA Optician Certification, strong knowledge of lenses and frames, and excellent customer service. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, EAP, and generous PTO and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Certification as an Optician in Washington State is required.
• This includes completion of an accredited opticianry program, completion of an apprenticeship in Washington, or five years' dispensing optician experience outside Washington.
• Passing ABOTO and NCLE exams after May 31, 2015, or WA exam before Sep 1, 2017.
• Strong understanding of optical products, lens technologies, and frame styles.
• Excellent attention to detail and precision in measurements.
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively.
• Basic knowledge of inventory management and ordering processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in selecting eyeglass frames and lenses based on prescriptions and lifestyle needs.
• Educate patients on proper wear and care of glasses and contacts.
• Train patients on inserting/removing contact lenses.
• Obtain and interpret prescriptions to create work orders for optical labs.
• Take precise eye/face measurements for a perfect glasses fit.
• Adjust frames for comfort and alignment of lenses.
• Verify completed glasses meet prescription and quality standards.
• Order and maintain inventory of optical supplies.
• Track stock levels to ensure availability of items.
• Troubleshoot and resolve patient complaints about glasses.
• Repair and maintain eyeglass frames.
• Maintain basic inventory management and ordering processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Washington State Optician Certification

Accredited opticianry program

Apprenticeship in WA

Tools

Optical lab equipment

Inventory management systems

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

Position Title: Optician

Location: White Center Medical Clinic near Seattle, WA

Compensation: Hourly Rate: $25.00; Annual Salary: $52,000

Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and patient-focused Optician to join our team. This full-time position will help patients achieve optimal vision by fitting them with appropriate glasses and contact lenses. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of optical products, a keen eye for detail, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients in selecting eyeglass frames and lenses based on prescriptions, lifestyle needs, and aesthetic preferences.
• Providing education on how to properly wear and care for glasses and contact lenses.
• Training patients on the correct insertion and removal techniques for contact lenses.
• Obtaining and interpreting prescriptions from the optometrist to create accurate work orders for optical labs.
• Taking precise measurements of patients' eyes and facial features to ensure a perfect fit for glasses.
• Adjusting frames to fit patients comfortably and ensuring proper alignment of lenses.
• Verifying that completed glasses meet prescription requirements and quality standards before dispensing.
• Ordering and maintaining inventory of optical supplies, including frames, lenses, and related products.
• Tracking stock levels to ensure availability of popular and essential items.
• Troubleshooting and resolving patients' complaints regarding glasses, such as fit issues or visual discomfort.
• Repairing and maintaining eyeglass frames to ensure longevity and proper function.
• Maintaining basic inventory management and ordering processes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Optician or in a related field is preferred.
• Certification as an Optician in Washington State required. This includes completion of an accredited opticianry program, completion of an apprenticeship program in Washington, or having practiced as a dispensing optician outside of Washington for at least five years.
• Passing all four standardized examinations of the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners after May 31, 2015; or passing the Washington state examination before September 1, 2017.
• Strong understanding of optical products, lens technologies, and frame styles.
• Excellent attention to detail and precision in measurements.
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively.
• Basic knowledge of inventory management and ordering processes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off starting at 24 days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement options

Equal Opportunity Employer.