Optician

Company: Rummel Eye Care
Location: Prescott
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description Dispensing Optician Pay based on experience and--licensure I.---------------------- Position Description ------------------ Dispensing Opticians assist patients in retail optical purchases (glasses and/or contact lenses), adjustments and repairs. II.---------------------- Minimal Qualifications ------------------ High School Diploma ------------------ Must be 18 years of age or older ------------------ Must be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds ------------------ A.B.O. certification, NCLEX and/or Arizona State Board of Dispensing Opticians License a plus III.---------------------- Accountability ------------------ Reports to the Optical Manager IV.---------------------- Job Responsibilities ------------------ Responsible for effective telephone communications between the community and Rummel Optical ------------------ Responsible for record keeping, accounting, sales, work order placement, and customer service ------------------ Responsible for examining written prescriptions to determine the specifications of a lens ------------------ Responsible for recommending eyeglass frames, lenses, and lens coatings after considering the prescription and the customer's occupation, habits, and facial features ------------------ Responsible for measuring the patient's eyes, including the distance between the centers of the pupils and the distance between the ocular surface and the lens ------------------ Prepares orders, paperwork, etc. in such a fashion that results in accurate orders, no remakes and satisfied patients ------------------ Offers patients information on lenses, coatings, sunglasses, multiple pair discounts, etc. ------------------ Calls patients to pick up eyewear/replacement contact lenses ------------------ Reviews warranties, return policies, etc. with patients ------------------ Responsible for verifying that the lenses have been ground to specifications ------------------ Responsible for reshaping or bending the frame, by hand or using pliers, so that the eyeglasses fit the customer properly and comfortably and to the patient's satisfaction ------------------ Responsible for fixing, adjusting and refitting broken or ill-fitting frames ------------------ Responsible for instructing patients about adapting to, wearing, or caring for eyeglasses ------------------ Dispenses eyewear/replacement contact lenses to patients ------------------ Orders and stocks supplies as needed, according to Rummel Optical's guidelines and as approved by the optical manager ------------------ Responsible for instruction patients about adapting to, wearing, or caring for contact lenses ------------------ Responsible for cleaning eyewear and eyewear displays on a regular basis ------------------ Responsible for posting charges to a patient's ledger and accepting payment ------------------ Assists in other assignments as requested by supervisor ------------------ Attends in-services and staff meetings ------------------ Stays current of optical plans being offered in the area ------------------ Makes sure the optical department is opened on time and closed after all patients are seen ------------------ Posts sales daily and in a complete manner - all monies to be balanced daily ------------------ Conforms to all company policies and procedures including punctuality, attendance, and dress codes ------------------ Takes pride and ownership in success and image of Rummel Optical ------------------ Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals ------------------ Understands and supports Rummel Optical objectives and goals ------------------ Responsible for cleaning duties on specified days, which vary per office V.---------------------- Minimum Background Requirements ------------------ Position requires patient, physician, and vendor contact; therefore, the individual must exhibit pleasant manners, be professional in conduct, have the ability to listen and represent Rummel Optical standards of high efficiency and decorum ------------------ Position requires accuracy; thoroughness, willingness and systems of communication needed to assist coworkers and physicians VI.---------------------- Minimum Demonstrated Skills ------------------ Accuracy, thoroughness and willingness to assist co-workers ------------------ Demonstrated excellence in management, leadership, and organizational skills ------------------ Demonstrated excellence in communication skills ------------------ Demonstrated ability to effectively convey ideas and information ------------------ Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others ------------------ Must be a creative idea-generating individual with excellent follow-through abilities ------------------ Desire to further knowledge by attending continuing education seminars and optical conventions. ------------------ Willingness and desire to learn by instruction from the optical manager, coworkers and physicians VII.---------------------- Physical Demands ------------------ Must be able to sit or stand all day ------------------ Must have manual dexterity VIII.---------------------- Interpersonal Relationships ------------------ Works as a team member of Rummel Optical ------------------ Considers orderliness of work areas and the treatment of equipment and supplies ------------------ Is friendly, cheerful, neat, trustworthy, and professional ------------------ Knows existing lines of communication and authority

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