What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Laboratory Technician I position at Kaiser Permanente?
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision assist other Optical Lab Techs in producing and providing eyewear to members in a timely manner, as established by departmental policies and guidelines.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Production: Depending on department typical duties/tasks may include: deboxing, verification of lenses/frames, taping, blocking, deblocking, picking lenses/frames, stocking lenses/frames, backside coating, wash up lenses, tool picking, mail/shipping, answering phones, receiving stock, ordering stock, mounting and data processing. Reference Lab Training Skills spreadsheet for a more complete list.
- Assist other lab personnel in duties as directed.
- Clean and maintain optical lab and equipment as directed.
- Develop skills in assigned department with the goal of gaining proficiency in a minimum of 8 different tasks to qualify for promotion to Lab Tech II.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- No prior experience required, this is an entry level position.
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Additional Requirements:
- Good hand/eye coordination, visual acuity and color perception.
- Good oral and written communication skills and able to follow directions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) year of optical lab experience.
- Basic optical knowledge.
- Basic knowledge of departmental and Kaiser Permanente organizational safety rules and standards.
- Knowledge of optical surfacing equipment, finishing equipment or optical lab software.
