Optician II

EyeSouth Partners; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/ Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO Package

Employee Discounts and Perks

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners seeks a dedicated Eyecare Professional in Cranberry Township responsible for interpreting prescriptions and assisting patients with eyewear selection. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED, an ABO certification, and at least two years of eyecare experience. Essential skills include attention to detail, eye-hand coordination, and effective communication. The position includes benefits like medical, dental, vision, and a generous PTO package, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years eyecare experience required.
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity and color vision.
• Professionalism in patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prescriptions from ophthalmologists and optometrists.
• Inspect lenses and verify prescriptions.
• Assist patients in selecting frames.

Skills

Eye-hand coordination

Manual dexterity

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ABO Certification

Minimum Associates or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Scott &Christie Eye Associates. Our Team believes in serving patients with compassion and understanding, while also delivering the latest technology in ocular diagnostics and treatment. We have locations in Cranberry Township, Pa and Pittsburgh, Pa.

Responsibilities

• Interpretation of prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and optometrists
• Communicate with physician regarding questions or concerns about prescriptions and other eye-related issues
• Inspect lenses to detect flaws, verify prescription, progressive measurements, lens enhancements and coatings
• Measure bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers, using measuring devices
• Mount and secure lenses in holding tools or chucks for cutting, polishing, and or grinding
• Assist in selecting frames according to style and color, and ensure that frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions
• Recommend specific lenses, lens coating, other lens enhancements, and frames to suit patient needs
• Recommend appropriate contact lenses after considering the prescription and the patient's lifestyle needs
• Verify that finished lenses are ground to specifications
• Create work orders for lab technicians to ensure delivery of the proper lenses
• Set up machines to polish, bevel, edge, or grind lenses
• Heat, shape, or bend plastic or metal frames to adjust eyeglasses to properly fit
• Shape lenses appropriately so that they can be inserted into frames
• Repair broken/damaged frames
• Educate on proper wear, care of eyeglasses, and contact lens care
• Inspect lenses to detect flaws, verify prescription, progressive measurements and coatings
• Determine clients' current lens prescriptions, when necessary, using lensometers or lens analyzers, and mark up progressives correctly
• Sell and dispense contact lenses under supervision of physician or LDO
• Place contact lens orders with appropriate vendors
• Instructs patients on proper insertion, removal, and proper care for contact lenses
• Verifies information in the fitting of contacts by using a lensometer, slit lamp, keratometer, and/or radius scope to order specifications
• Troubleshoot patient RX issues and act as a liaison between patient and physician
• Maintain Contact Lens Trial Inventory
• Inventory - Properly document, track, and follow-up on patient orders to ensure superb customer service
• Arrange and maintain displays of optical merchandise
• Attend training workshops/meetings as scheduled
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• ABO Certified
• Minimum 2 years eyecare experience required
• Minimum Associates or equivalent and on-the-job training or post-secondary education
• Ability to demonstrate eye-hand coordination, manual/finger dexterity, agility, and color vision and depth perception with visual acuity correctable to 20/25 while fitting eyeglasses and contacts
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office; especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Team player that develops strong collaborative working relationships with internal partners and can effectively engage and to build consensus among cross-functional teams
• Strong computer knowledge and skills with a minimum typing speed of 30 AW PM and ability to navigate multiple system applications
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Professionalism
• Multi-tasking
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail

Preferred Skills

• Prior retail sales or work in the healthcare industry (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

Additional Benefits

• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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