Optician (Full Time, Days)
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medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.
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Schedule Weekly Hours:
40We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our vision services team! This position will focus on optical sales and customer service.
We do not require any optical experience, we will provide all necessary training!What you will do:
Work 40 hours each week, Monday-Friday Hours are 8:
00am-5:
00pm Have the opportunity to travel to other Gundersen optical locations Provide a quality optical experience to our patients and guests What you will get:
Great work/life balance! On the job training Access to our Career Development Center Generous 401K match and base contribution! Tuition Investment Program What you will need:
High school diploma or equivalency 1 year of customer service experience American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Certification within 18 months of hire Click here to learn more about life at Gundersen!
Job Description:
The Optician works with doctors, assistants, technicians, managers, and other department personnel to provide professional eyeglasses dispensing services.
Designs vision correction devices to meet the visual, cosmetic, and lifestyle needs of the patients.
Often works independent of doctor's supervision or instruction.
Major
Responsibilities:
1.
Determines the visual, cosmetic, and lifestyle needs of the patient and provides counseling as to the optimal lens and frame design to meet those needs.
2.
Takes frame and lens measurements and enters into a computerized database.
Emphasize benefits of new eyewear and explains cost to patient.
3.
Uses counseling selling to explain benefits of eyewear products to patients and meets sales goals established by manager.
4.
Utilizes Rx tracking system to process eyeglass and monitor orders with suppliers, and keeps patient apprised as to the status of the order.
5.
Inspects all eyewear products upon receipt from the vendor to ensure quality standards and dispenses new eyewear to patients.
6.
Adjusts, fits, repairs, and maintains patients eyeglasses as needed.
Utilizes superior knowledge of optics and eyeglass fitting to resolve patient post-fit visual concerns.
7.
Cleans and maintains frame inventory and lens samples and contributes to efforts to keep dispensary/vision center neat and clean.
8.
Maintains expert product knowledge and patient service skills through attendance of department and clinic meetings, seminars, classes, and the use of resources such as journals, newsletters, and applicable texts.
9.
Understand and utilize eyeglass-related insurance and coding for patient orders with vision specific insurance and process accordingly.
10.
Performs other job related responsibilities as needed to ensure successful operation of dispensary/eye clinic.
Education and Learning:
REQUIREDHigh School Diploma or equivalencyDESIREDPost High School education in a specialized field:
Completion of optician programWork
Experience:
REQUIRED1 year of experience in a customer service related position.
DESIRED1 year experience as an optician, fitting patients after cataract surgery, eye disease and/or injury.
Experience fitting specialty lenses such as slab-off prisms and double segment multifocals.
License and Certifications:
REQUIREDAmerican Board of Opticianry (ABO) certification required within 18 months of hire dateDESIREDAmerican Board of Opticianry Master (ABOM) certificationAge Specific Population Served:
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)Adolescent (13 - 17 years)Adult (18 - 64 years)Geriatric (65 years & older)OSHA Category:
Category III - No employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.
Environmental Conditions:
Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).
Exposed to infectious diseases.
Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Walking/Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)Driving Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Stooping/Bending Rarely (1-5% or.
5 hours)Squatting Rarely (1-5% or.
5 hours)Kneeling/Half Kneel Rarely (1-5% or.
5 hours)Reaching - Shoulder Level Rarely (1-5% or.
5 hours)Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.
5 hours)If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact email protected or call 608-775-0267Equal Opportunity Employer Recommended Skills Administration Customer Service Databases Infectious Diseases Optics And Eye Wear Duties Passionate Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.
If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.
Schedule Weekly Hours:
40We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our vision services team! This position will focus on optical sales and customer service.
We do not require any optical experience, we will provide all necessary training!What you will do:
Work 40 hours each week, Monday-Friday Hours are 8:
00am-5:
00pm Have the opportunity to travel to other Gundersen optical locations Provide a quality optical experience to our patients and guests What you will get:
Great work/life balance! On the job training Access to our Career Development Center Generous 401K match and base contribution! Tuition Investment Program What you will need:
High school diploma or equivalency 1 year of customer service experience American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Certification within 18 months of hire Click here to learn more about life at Gundersen!
Job Description:
The Optician works with doctors, assistants, technicians, managers, and other department personnel to provide professional eyeglasses dispensing services.
Designs vision correction devices to meet the visual, cosmetic, and lifestyle needs of the patients.
Often works independent of doctor's supervision or instruction.
Major
Responsibilities:
1.
Determines the visual, cosmetic, and lifestyle needs of the patient and provides counseling as to the optimal lens and frame design to meet those needs.
2.
Takes frame and lens measurements and enters into a computerized database.
Emphasize benefits of new eyewear and explains cost to patient.
3.
Uses counseling selling to explain benefits of eyewear products to patients and meets sales goals established by manager.
4.
Utilizes Rx tracking system to process eyeglass and monitor orders with suppliers, and keeps patient apprised as to the status of the order.
5.
Inspects all eyewear products upon receipt from the vendor to ensure quality standards and dispenses new eyewear to patients.
6.
Adjusts, fits, repairs, and maintains patients eyeglasses as needed.
Utilizes superior knowledge of optics and eyeglass fitting to resolve patient post-fit visual concerns.
7.
Cleans and maintains frame inventory and lens samples and contributes to efforts to keep dispensary/vision center neat and clean.
8.
Maintains expert product knowledge and patient service skills through attendance of department and clinic meetings, seminars, classes, and the use of resources such as journals, newsletters, and applicable texts.
9.
Understand and utilize eyeglass-related insurance and coding for patient orders with vision specific insurance and process accordingly.
10.
Performs other job related responsibilities as needed to ensure successful operation of dispensary/eye clinic.
Education and Learning:
REQUIREDHigh School Diploma or equivalencyDESIREDPost High School education in a specialized field:
Completion of optician programWork
Experience:
REQUIRED1 year of experience in a customer service related position.
DESIRED1 year experience as an optician, fitting patients after cataract surgery, eye disease and/or injury.
Experience fitting specialty lenses such as slab-off prisms and double segment multifocals.
License and Certifications:
REQUIREDAmerican Board of Opticianry (ABO) certification required within 18 months of hire dateDESIREDAmerican Board of Opticianry Master (ABOM) certificationAge Specific Population Served:
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)Adolescent (13 - 17 years)Adult (18 - 64 years)Geriatric (65 years & older)OSHA Category:
Category III - No employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.
Environmental Conditions:
Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).
Exposed to infectious diseases.
Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Walking/Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)Driving Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Stooping/Bending Rarely (1-5% or.
5 hours)Squatting Rarely (1-5% or.
5 hours)Kneeling/Half Kneel Rarely (1-5% or.
5 hours)Reaching - Shoulder Level Rarely (1-5% or.
5 hours)Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.
5 hours)If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact email protected or call 608-775-0267Equal Opportunity Employer Recommended Skills Administration Customer Service Databases Infectious Diseases Optics And Eye Wear Duties Passionate Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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