Optician - Optical Shop - Pelham Clinic - Callahan - AM (007)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness program

Parental leave

PSLF eligible

Additional benefits

Job summary

UAB Medicine’s Callahan Eye is seeking an experienced optician to oversee the dispensary and staff, assist patients with frames and lenses, and ensure accurate fabrication of eyewear per prescriptions. The role includes patient education and training for students and staff in opticianry.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and two years of related experience. Join a leading eye care center known for innovation, research, and patient-centered care in Alabama.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the dispensary and departmental staff involved in assisting patients in selection, ordering and dispensing of frames and lenses.
• Fabricate eyewear according to prescriptions and established parameters.
• Provide patient education in proper eye care and use of lenses; instruct students and staff in opticianry and ophthalmic dispensing.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $19.80 - $32.15 / hour
Shifts: full-time AM
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

About UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye: For over 60 years, UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye has been dedicated to preserving and restoring the vision of our patients, transforming the future of eye care, and curing the world’s blinding diseases. We have been recognized internationally and nationally for outstanding patient care, treatment of eye trauma, and crucial research in eye disease. UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye is one of the busiest eye care centers in the nation, annually performing more than 15,000 surgeries and completing more than 120,000 clinic visits. Our nationally ranked comprehensive center provides everything from preventive and routine eye care to 24/7 emergency treatment of eye trauma at the nation’s only freestanding Level 1 Ocular Trauma Center. As a proud part of UAB Medicine-Callahan Eye is committed to delivering innovation at every level of eye care and critical research that will keep all of us seeing clearly into the future.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of related experience required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama. UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.