What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Lab Technician position at Simon Eye Associates?
Simon Eye and Center for Advanced Eye Care are partner practices with a combined 27 Optometrists, 8 Ophthalmologists, and 150 staff serving patients across the state of Delaware and in Pennsylvania with locations in West Chester and Bucks County. We are aligned to ensure our communities can access patient-centered, medically oriented full service eyecare delivered in convenient locations with friendly, knowledgeable doctors and staff.
The Optical Lab Technician provides exceptional service by providing accurate, high quality completed optical products in the most efficient manner. Direct proper product usage by working closely with the optical lab manager to help organize and deliver final products to all offices.
What You'll Do:
The Optical Lab Technician provides exceptional service by providing accurate, high quality completed optical products in the most efficient manner. Direct proper product usage by working closely with the optical lab manager to help organize and deliver final products to all offices.
What You'll Do:
- Receive and process orders daily from each Simon Eye office.
- Train in the use of lab equipment such as the lensometer, edger, etc.to assist Optical Lab Supervisor.
- Cut, edge, and create prescription lenses to ensure patients receive their glasses in a timely manner.
- Ensure that all lab equipment is in proper working order.
- Maintain the lens inventory to be sure that we are properly stocked with high use products for fast turn-around times.
- Keep error/usage logs current to identify quality issues and follow up with Optical Lab Supervisor for corrections.
- Perform quality control review over finished products prior to delivery to the offices to minimize turnaround time.
- Keep all opticians notified in the event of delayed jobs, changes, back orders, etc.
- Follow up on jobs with third party lab as necessary.
- Attend work regularly according to assigned work schedule and in accordance with Simon Eye policy.
- Perform other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.
- This position may be required to travel to other Simon Eye locations during the business day
- Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and be flexible regarding workload and assignments
- Ability to exercise judgment.
- Must be organized, flexible and dedicated to quality service delivery.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Proficieny in technology applications.
- Must demonstrate integrity and ethical standards in job performance.
