Optician — Eyewear Fitting, Dispensing & Care

Allina Health; Coon Rapids, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Allina Health in Coon Rapids, MN is seeking a skilled Optician to perform fitting, ordering, adjusting and minor repair of eyeglasses and contact lenses. The role coordinates care from prescription receipt to dispensing, working with eyewear labs and vendors.

The position offers 1.0 FTE, day/evening shifts, no weekends, travel within 20 miles, and competitive benefits. Join a not-for-profit system focused on patient-centered care and community well-being.

Qualifications

• 2+ years optician experience.
• 2+ years knowledge of complete eye exam tests and procedures.
• Certified Optician - American Board of Opticianry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Customer service and coordination.
• Maintains customer and vendor schedules.
• Answers calls, questions and concerns from customers and suppliers.
• Assists patients with eyewear returns and minor adjustments.
• Performs eyewear measurements and completes the prescription order.
• Assists in teaching contact lens insertion, removal & care of contact lenses.
• Places orders for contact lenses, as per doctors prescription.
• Receives contact lenses and call patients letting them know of product arrival.
• Ensures trial contact lens supplies are monitored and maintained.
• Collects retail payments and daily reconciliation.
• Department and inventory organization and maintenance.
• Works with lab and vendors to maintain a current, quality selection of eyewear.
• Orders supplies and frames to maintain optical shop inventory.

Skills

Optician experience

Eyewear measurements

Customer service

Job description

Allina Health in Coon Rapids, MN is seeking a skilled Optician to perform fitting, ordering, adjusting and minor repair of eyeglasses and contact lenses. The role coordinates care from prescription receipt to dispensing, working with eyewear labs and vendors.

The position offers 1.0 FTE, day/evening shifts, no weekends, travel within 20 miles, and competitive benefits. Join a not-for-profit system focused on patient-centered care and community well-being.