Optician - Optical - Part Time

Guthrie; Town of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 29,563 - 47,485; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Town of Bath is looking for a part-time optician to design, manufacture, and dispense ophthalmic products. The role requires a New York State Optician License and involves managing optical prescriptions, conducting eyewear inspections, and training patients on contact lenses. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, pricing knowledge, and ensuring quality customer service. The position offers flexibility with 24 hours per week and pay ranging from $21.46 to $34.47 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in an optical setting as an optician apprentice or optician.

Responsibilities

• Manage optical prescriptions and fitting.
• Inspect eyewear to standards.
• Train on contact lens usage.
• Maintain inventory and pricing knowledge.

Skills

Customer service

Optical measurements

Optical prescriptions interpretation

Education

New York State Optician License

Applied Science degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing

Job description

Position Summary: Designs, manufactures, and dispenses ophthalmic products. Works well with other team members, adheres to strict confidentiality and continually utilizes excellent customer service skills. Ensures smooth operations of optical. Assists in departmental operations by filling in for other opticians as needed or requested. Position will require travel to other office locations.

Education, License & Cert: New York State Optician License Required. Prefer: Applied Science degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing; American Board of Opticianry Certification.

Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in an optical setting as an optician apprentice or optician.

Essential Functions:

• Accurately interprets optical prescriptions (lenses and contacts) and takes all measurements for fitting of eyewear, accurately recording information required and guides patient’s selection of appropriate eyewear.
• Performs final inspection of eyewear to American National Standards institute specifications and delivers and adjusts eyewear according to departmental standards and protocols.
• Performs all optical shop duties including completion of products or eyewear repairs.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all products and services promoted or associated to realm of expertise espoused by office.
• Responsible for contact lens training (insertion, removal, cleaning, etc.) and ensuring contact lens fitting fees are charged when appropriate.
• In coordination with the Optical Supervisor, maintains up to date, market appropriate frame selection, inventory, and product offerings in accordance with established departmental budget.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of price lists, product policies, insurance participation and requirements and encounter completion.
• Understands and correctly applies optical pricing formulas to products. Accurately calculates and documents all required information on optical patient encounters. Obtains necessary waivers and explains optical charges/billing as necessary to patients.
• Responsible for the care and upkeep of optical equipment and supplies ‑ maintains a clean, well organized work area.
• Provides telephone and personal consultation to Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, patients, and billing personnel.

Other Duties:

• Other duties as assigned by Optical Supervisor or Senior Director Practice Administration, Ophthalmology Services including training of new staff.

This position is 24 hours/week.

Pay Range $21.46 - $34.47/hour, DOE.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care