Optician Certified

Position Title

Optician Certified

KU Eye and Surgery Center

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Adjusts and fits eyewear; assists patients in selecting eyewear; works with eye doctors to ensure that patients receive proper eye care; must have and maintain ABO certification

Responsibilities:

• Interprets prescription and helps patients choose appropriate eyewear, consulting with prescribing physicians as appropriate.

• Administers the dispensing functions of the clinic.

• Monitors and performs a wide variety of optical patient care activities and services.

• Handles customer complaints, refunds and related matters. Informs and instructs optometrists and physicians of new products and services.

• Initiates and answers pertinent correspondence. Prepares and writes reports.

• Maintains required records and files.

• Maintains knowledge of and complies with established policies and procedures.

• Responsible for the care and upkeep of department equipment.

• Maintains proper inventory of materials and supplies.

• Takes optical measurements necessary for eyewear preparation.

• Evaluates patients for assistance in lens design. Orders eyewear from laboratory based on prescription and patient preference.

• Performs quality inspection of lenses and frames. Instructs patients on cleaning and handling of eyewear.

• Repairs, adjusts, and dispenses prescription lenses and frames. Receives and posts payments from patients.

• Transmits claims and posts payments from insurance plans (VSP, Superior, MCR, etc.)

• Consults with ophthalmologists, optometrists, physicians and patients.

• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required

• High school graduation or GED.

• Complete certification from The American Board of Opticianry (ABO) within 12 months of date of hire.

• Two years of optical experience in dispensing eyeglasses or working in an optometric/ophthalmic practice

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-34965

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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