Optical Technician - Three Rivers Michigan

Company: Eye Care Partners
Location: Three Rivers, Michigan
Posted On: 11/21/2024

SECTION 1 : Job Summary An Optician will achieve a world class Total Patient Experience that both maximizes retail sales while also supporting the patients medical needs. This team member is trained to dispense and fit glasses and contacts, working from the prescriptions written by Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. They connect the patient needs to the goods and services offered. SECTION 2 : Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions) Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support Determine patient wants and needs and selling to exceed their expectations Assist patients in selecting frames according to style and color, coordinating frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions Able to operate the auto-lensometer and manual lensometer Educate and recommend specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit patient needs Can accurately collect measurements such as bridge, eye size, temple length, seg heights, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and pantoscopic tilt Dispense patient orders and repair and adjust patient frames Dispense all glasses and/or contact lens orders using current process Acknowledge patients in a friendly, approachable way that invites them into the office Maintain frame standards with cleaning, organization, full and well-presented areas Follow all protocols to keep Frame inventory accurate Desire to gain industry knowledge and training Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused Commitment to work hours that meet the needs of the business which may include weekends, schedule changes or an extended schedule Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service. Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization. SECTION 3 : Patient Population Served Team members will work with patients of all ages, races, and genders. SECTION 4 : Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements High School Diploma or GED SECTION 5 : Experience Requirements Previous medical office experience preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred. Associates Degree preferred Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience SECTION 6 : Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements Professional in appearance and actions Logical and Critical thinking skills Customer-focused with excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills Enjoys learning new technologies and systems Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable Favorable result on Background check Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities Meets attendance and tardiness expectations Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and team mate support need Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing Ability for basic to intermediate problem solving, including mathematics Basic to intermediate computer skills Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Travel to other site locations may be necessary. Thus, those needing to travel for work must have access to dependable transportation, and driving record must meet company liability carrier standards Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines SECTION 7 : Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. SECTION 8 : PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Indicate the amount of time spent for each activity required as it relates to the essential functions. Physical Requirements % of Time LBS Physical Requirements % of Time LBS Bending 25 Vision close/distance 100 Carrying 25 25 Vision color vision 100 Climbing 5 Vision depth perception 100 Driving 10 Vision peripheral vision 100 Grasping 100 Vision ability to adjust focus 100 Hearing 100 Stooping 25 Lifting 10 25 Walking 75 Pulling 10 25 Writing/Typing 100 Pushing 10 25 Speaking 100 Reaching 50 Fine Motor Skills 100 Sitting 50 Use of Hands 100 Standing 50 Other (please describe) Location: Work takes place in a normal office/clinical environment. Travel to other locations may be necessary to fulfill essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Thus, those needing to travel for work must have access to dependable transportation, and driving record must meet company liability carrier standards. Exposure: Works in normal office environment during normal business hours. May be exposed to blood or bodily fluids. May also be exposed to various cleaning supplies. Equipment: Regularly uses telephone, computer, fax, printer and copier. May use Optometric equipment/devices per sub-specialty requirement such as lensometer; keratometer/autorefractor; phoropter; visual acuity measuring; retinal camera; corneal topography unit; or retinoscope. Other equipment may be used as needed. Must be able to work with precise tools and equipment; must have dexterity to use these items correctly and safely. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment. If you need assistance with this application, please contact [phone removed]. Please do not contact the office directly only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. 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