Optician Certified

1 day ago

St Paul, United States Allina Health Full time

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

August 23, 2024

Department:

62833305 Retail Eye

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8/12 combo shift

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

This is a Casual position.

  • Home Clinic is the Bandana Square Clinic but will float to all 13 locations where retail optical services are offered.

Job Description:

Conducts fitting, ordering, adjusting and minor repair of eyeglasses and contact lenses. Coordinates care from receiving the eyewear prescription, measurements, ordering and working successfully with eyewear vendors and labs to dispense eyewear.

Principle Responsibilities

  • Customer service and coordination.
    • Maintains customer and vendor schedules.
    • Answers calls, questions and concerns from customers and suppliers.
    • Assists patients with eyewear returns and minor adjustments.
    • Performs eyewear measurements and completes the prescription order.
    • Assists in teaching contact lens insertion, removal & care of contact lenses.
    • Place orders for contact lenses, as per doctors prescription.
    • Receive contact lenses and call patients letting them know of product arrival
    • Ensures trial contact lens supplies are monitored and maintained
    • Collects retail payments and daily reconciliation.
  • Department and inventory organization and maintenance.
    • Works with lab and vendors to maintain a current, quality selection of eyewear.
    • Orders supplies and frames to maintain optical shop inventory.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description


Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2+ years optician experience
  • 2+ years knowledge of complete eye exam tests and procedures


Licenses/Certifications

  • Certified Optician - American Board of Opticianry required upon hire


Physical Demands

  • Light Work:
  • Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently

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