Optician - Part-Time

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’ School of Optometry in Worcester is seeking a part-time registered optician to provide training and education for students in the optical shop, 10 Optical.

The position is 27 hours per week with on-site requirements on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; candidate may also cover 10 Optical periodically. Requires MA Dispensing Optician license, 3+ years in optical management, and experience with third-party payers and EHRs.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Dispensing Optician License is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Optical management.
• Experience with third-party payers and vision care plans (VSP, Eyemed, Spectera, MassHealth).
• Experience with electronic health records, inventory management systems, and ordering platforms.
• Excellent customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality training and education for students in the School of Optometry’s optical shop, 10 Optical.
• Work part-time 27 hours per week with on-site requirements on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
• May be asked to cover 10 Optical periodically.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Massachusetts Dispensing Optician License

Tools

Electronic health records

Inventory management systems

Ordering platforms

Job description

The School of Optometry is looking for a part-time registered optician to provide high-quality training and education for students in the School of Optometry’s optical shop, 10 Optical. This is a part-time position scheduled to work 27 hours per week, with onsite requirements on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This employee may also be asked to cover 10 Optical periodically as well.

Required

• Current Massachusetts Dispensing Optician License
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Optical management required
• Prior experience with third-party payers and vision care plans (VSP, Eyemed, Spectera, MassHealth)
• Experience with electronic health records, inventory management systems, and ordering platforms
• Excellent customer service abilities

Preferred

• Supervisory experience
• Teaching and/or training experience

Physical Requirements

• Typical office or administrative working conditions. Staff is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work is primarily sedentary in nature; there are no special physical demands.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

About Us

Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world\'s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston\'s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.