Optician: Precision Eyewear Designer & Fitter

OSF HealthCare; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks an Optician to design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames per prescription, and to prepare lab orders for grinding and mounting. The role also assists patients in frame selection and contact lens handling.

The incumbent will ensure accuracy of finished lenses and provide guidance on lens options, while maintaining excellent patient interactions and high standards of service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years' optician experience required.
• ABO certification within 2 years of hire.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; detail oriented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

• Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames per prescription/specification.
• Prepare work order for optical laboratory with grinding/mounting instructions.
• Verify exactness of finished lens spectacles.
• Assist patients with selecting frames and inserting/removing contact lenses.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-directed

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft software

Job description

OSF HealthCare seeks an Optician to design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames per prescription, and to prepare lab orders for grinding and mounting. The role also assists patients in frame selection and contact lens handling.

The incumbent will ensure accuracy of finished lenses and provide guidance on lens options, while maintaining excellent patient interactions and high standards of service.