Per Diem Optician

Park Nicollet Health Services; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Nicollet in Burnsville is seeking a Per Diem Optician to join our Eye Care team. You will assist patients with frame and lens selection, perform measurements, and ensure eyewear is properly fitted for comfort and visual accuracy.

You should have at least three years of related experience, ABO certification on hire or within three years, and strong customer service and sales skills. This on-site position offers per diem scheduling and opportunities to contribute to Park Nicollet's

Qualifications

• Three or more years related experience.
• ABO certification on hire or within three years.
• Proficiency with optical instruments and optics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with frames and lens selection based on lifestyle and prescription.
• Measure and ensure proper eyewear fit and adjustments.
• Order eyewear following Park Nicollet standards.

Skills

Opticianry skills

Frame selection

Lifestyle analysis

Salesmanship

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS computer

Printer

Fax machine

Job description

Job Duties

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Per Diem Optician to join our Eye Care team in Burnsville! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

Provides Opticianry skills to properly assist patients with frames and lens selection based on lifestyle needs and prescription analysis. Conducts measurements and evaluates patients' needs before ordering to ensure properly measured and selected eyewear. Fit and adjust eyewear to patients and customers for optimum visual efficiency. Demonstrates competency using Park Nicollet standards for Customer Service and Sales. Demonstrates being a team player in Optical, and all other departments within the Park Nicollet Clinic.

Work Schedule

Per diem.

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Three or more years related experience.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

Must be ABO certified on hire or obtain certification within three years from date of hire. Once certification is obtained it must be kept current every three years.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Competency in all the mechanical and instruments skills in the scope of Opticianry.
• Knowledge of basic optics and products which reflect traditional practices and services of opticianry.
• Effective verbal communication, human relations, and salesmanship skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
• Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: POS computer, telephone, personal computer, printer, photocopier and fax machine.

Preferred Qualifications

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Preferred American Board Of Opticianry Certification.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We are committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. A culture where every person feels welcome, included, and valued. It’s an important part of our Head + Heart, Together culture, and critical to our success.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55337

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

122568

Job Benefits

Not specified