Optician - Optical - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise; Town of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 30,155 - 48,436; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie Enterprise in Town of Bath seeks an Optician to design, manufacture, and dispense ophthalmic products. The successful candidate will have a New York State Optician License and a minimum of two years of optical experience.

This role involves interpreting prescriptions, performing final eyewear inspections, and maintaining optical equipment. The position offers a pay range of $21.89 to $35.16 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in an optical setting as an optician apprentice or optician.
• Strong understanding of optical pricing formulas and insurance participation.

Responsibilities

• Design, manufacture, and dispense ophthalmic products.
• Interpret optical prescriptions and take measurements for eyewear fitting.
• Perform final inspections of eyewear and deliver adjustments.
• Maintain optical equipment and supplies.

Skills

Optical prescription interpretation

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Optical equipment care

Education

New York State Optician License

Applied Science degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing

American Board of Opticianry Certification

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

1. 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.
2. Performs final inspection of eyewear to American National Standards institute specifications and delivers and adjusts eyewear according to departmental standards and protocols.
3. Performs all optical shop duties including completion of products or eyewear repairs.
4. Maintains thorough knowledge of all products and services promoted or associated to realm of expertise espoused by office.
5. Responsible for contact lens training (insertion, removal, cleaning, etc.) and ensuring contact lens fitting fees are charged when appropriate.
6. In coordination with the Optical Supervisor, maintains up to date, market appropriate frame selection, inventory, and product offerings in accordance with established departmental budget.
7. Maintains thorough knowledge of price lists, product policies, insurance participation and requirements and encounter completion.
8. Understands and correctly applies optical pricing formulas to products. Accurately calculates and documents all required information on optical patient encounters (e.g. charges, insurance allowances and/or discounts as appropriate). Obtains necessary waivers and explains optical charges/billing as necessary to patients.
9. Responsible for the care and upkeep of optical equipment and supplies – maintains a clean, well organized work area.
10. Provides telephone and personal consultation to Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, patients, and billing personnel.

Other Duties

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

Pay Range

$21.89 – $35.16 per hour, DOE