Optician - Frame & Lens Specialist, Eye Care Center

UAB Medicine; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Plus more benefits

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking an Optician to supervise the dispensary team and assist patients in frame selection and dispensing. You will fabricate eyewear to prescriptions and educate patients on eye care and lens use, while mentoring students and staff in opticianry.

You will maintain supplies and equipment levels and serve patients from newborn to geriatric, supporting the world-class eye care program at UAB Medicine. This role offers strong benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily activities of dispensary and departmental staff involved in assisting patients in the selection, ordering and dispensing of frames and contact lenses.
• Fabricates eyewear according to prescriptions and established parameters.
• Provides patient education in proper eye care and use of lenses.
• Instructs students and staff in the concepts of opticianry and ophthalmic dispensing.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate publications and attending related conferences and seminars.
• Maintains appropriate supply and equipment levels.
• Responds to the unique need of all patients ages newborn through geriatric.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

UAB Medicine is seeking an Optician to supervise the dispensary team and assist patients in frame selection and dispensing. You will fabricate eyewear to prescriptions and educate patients on eye care and lens use, while mentoring students and staff in opticianry.

You will maintain supplies and equipment levels and serve patients from newborn to geriatric, supporting the world-class eye care program at UAB Medicine. This role offers strong benefits and career growth opportunities.