Optical Assistant

Job Title : Optician- Part-time

Hours : Extremely Part-time, 1-2 days per month maximum

Starting Wage : $19.51 per hour

Organizational Information :

Established in 1994, Third Street Family Health Services is a regional not-for-profit community health center providing medical, dental, OB / GYN, pediatric, community outreach, and behavioral health services across eleven locations in Richland, Ashland, and Crawford counties. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive health and wellness care, accessible to all in the communities we serve. We believe that the health status of our community can be improved by providing accessible and affordable health care, advocacy, and community health initiatives.

We provide patient-centered care and provide our services with respect, integrity, and accountability top of mind. For more information, visit thirdstreetfamily.org or find them on Facebook or Twitter.

Job Summary :

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Optician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical dispensing, excellent customer service skills, and a passion for helping patients achieve optimal vision. The Optician will be responsible for assisting patients in selecting eyewear, fitting lenses, and providing education on eye care and eyewear maintenance.

Essential Job Duties :

• Patient Interaction : Greet patients warmly and provide personalized service to assist them in selecting the right frames, lenses, and contact lenses based on their prescription, lifestyle, and preferences.
• Eyewear Dispensing : Accurately measure and fit eyewear, including taking pupillary distance measurements, adjusting frames, and ensuring proper lens placement.
• Lens Selection : Advise patients on various lens options, including single vision, bifocal, progressive, and specialty lenses. Provide information on coatings, tints, and treatments to enhance vision and protect lenses.
• Eyewear Adjustments and Repairs : Perform adjustments and repairs on frames, such as tightening screws, replacing nose pads, and aligning frames for optimal fit and comfort.
• Prescription Interpretation : Accurately interpret and verify optical prescriptions provided by optometrists and ophthalmologists.
• Sales : Assist in selling frames, lenses, contact lenses, and other optical products. Provide cost estimates, explain insurance benefits, and manage transactions.
• Patient Education : Educate patients on proper eyewear care, including cleaning, storage, and maintenance tips. Offer guidance on contact lens care and insertion techniques.
• Inventory Management : Maintain an organized and well-stocked inventory of frames, lenses, and accessories. Order supplies as needed and ensure that displays are appealing and up to date.
• Administrative Duties : Manage patient records, process insurance claims, and schedule follow-up appointments. Ensure that all documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Be a positive role model for all health center staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Third Street is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities and patients we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to hr@thirdstreetfamily.org or call 419-522-6191 ext. 2201 for Human Resources.

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