Job Title:OpticianSupersedes:N/A
Job Code:6545
FLSA:Non-Exempt
Last Updated:02/23
To manage and maintain the Optical Shop while encouraging the general growth of the clinic. Provide expert service to customers regarding their optical needs.
Clinical
Measure, fit, adapt, adjust, and repair eyewear. Related duties include:
evaluate customer's facial structure to determine proper frame and fit;
discuss customer's needs, occupation and hobbies to determine best lenses to suite lifestyle;
repair metal frames to replace or reattach hinges, nosepad arms or temples, resink hinges into plastic frames.
Manufacture lenses in on-site finishing lab (when possible) to measurements taken.
Prepare and deliver work orders to the laboratory for lens grinding and eyewear fabrication, as needed. Verify quality and measurements of materials returned from the lab.
Maintain knowledge and awareness of current trends in Opticianry.
Maintain a neat and orderly appearance to the dispensary at all times.
Participate in Resident physician education.
Supervise support personnel who have responsibility in University Optical.
Place all orders for lab materials and/or other maintenance items, or supervise other personnel in this.
Maintain inventory of eyewear, accessories, supplies, contact lenses, contact lens solutions, and low vision optical devices, along with the rationale for the ordering and selling of selected eyewear products.
Operate low vision optical devices and assist in their fabrication, or supervise other personnel in this.
Work with representatives of frame manufacturers to determine appropriate frames to purchase for population served. Negotiate responsible and favorable prices for lab and frame products and services. Reconcile statements from suppliers for purchases made.
Establish pricing at the retail level for all eyewear products and accessories.
Assist patients in the selection of eyewear appropriate to their ability to pay.
Counsel patients with third party insurance as to the specifics of their coverage, including (but not limited to) patient's responsibility, time for filing, etc.
Follow university guidelines for cash handling and issuance of receipts. Prepare patient's bill, collect payment and input charges into computer system; balance cash drawer at end of each day and prepare appropriate forms for deposit, or supervise other personnel in this.
Maintain patient information on database.
Provide data for analyses of profit-loss margin of optical services.
Assist in the establishment and/or revision of guidelines, policies and warranties regarding University Optical.
General supervision is received from a designated official.
Administrative and functional supervision may be exercised over 1-2 support staff.
A High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
Three to four years of progressively responsible optician experience and lens finishing experience is required.
Certification through the American Board of Opticianry is required or successful attainment of certification within two years of hire. Supervisory experience required.
Job responsibilities listed herein are a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and physical demands of the incumbents but should not be considered all-encompassing as actual responsibilities may additionally include other duties as assigned.