Optician - Beaverton EyeClinic

Pacific University is seeking a highly skilled Optician to join our team at the Beaverton EyeClinic. As an Optician, you will be responsible for providing exceptional optical services to patients and student interns, ensuring a positive and professional experience.

• Provide optical assistance to patients and student interns, including frame selection, dispensing, adjusting, and repairs.
• Determine specific data for prescription orders, verify completeness of orders prepared by students, and process orders based on third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with patients while material orders are in process, notifying them of order delays and contacting them when orders are ready for dispensing.
• Serve as a technical resource to interns, staff optometrists, and faculty regarding optical products and managed care coverage of materials.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA policy and procedures to protect patient medical and financial information.
• Process patient orders, including collection of fees, proper patient care documentation, posting payments, and updating information in the electronic health record (EHR).

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of practical experience in dispensing or documented successful completion of a one-year or longer academic program in dispensing opticianry or optical technology with a dispensing emphasis.
• Must possess or obtain ABO Certification within one year of hire date.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work in a team environment and maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Strong word processing and database management skills, with working knowledge of computers and standard office equipment.

The Optician will work in a fast-paced optical environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. The position requires strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Pacific University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve.