Optician
Company: SSM Health
Location: Waunakee
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
A one time sign on bonus is available!Available positions
include PRN and FT. In a variety of locations including Madison,
Dodgeville, Columbus, Portage & Baraboo.Fills patient prescriptions
for glasses and at some locations contact lenses.PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIESInterprets and analyzes current prescription and
reviews historical information to ensure changes are consistent and
reasonable. Recognizes inconsistencies and irregularities in
prescription history. Contacts doctor for discussion if there are
questions.Troubleshoots basic and advanced vision complaints
related to eyeglasses and at some locations contact lenses.Assists
patients with selection of eyewear, determines proper frame and
lens selections while also considering prescription
implications.Effectively demonstrates features and benefits to
reinforce value to the customer while maximizing sales.Takes
necessary optical measurements (e.G. pupillary distance (PD), seg
heights, custom fit to wear lens measurements) with a high degree
of accuracy. Explains the procedures and reasons for them to
customer.Accurately and comfortably fits eye wear to customer's
satisfaction. Demonstrates proper eyeglass cleaning and storage
techniques and suggests products to assist them.Inspects all jobs
that come in with a lensometer (manual or automatic) for
prescription verification using department and American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) standards as guidelines for quality
control. Requests corrections as necessary from lab.Responsible for
managing on site inventory within directed budgets, including
frames, miscellaneous supplies and over the counter accessory
items.Assists in dispensing contact lenses at some
locations.Maintains a working knowledge of available insurance and
safety plans.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe
manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONHigh school
diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCEOne year optical field or customer
service experiencePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant standing and
walking.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information
through oral communication.Frequent use of hearing to distinguish
body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery,
etc.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
0-25 lbs.Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data
entry.Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less)
and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish
colors.Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting,
squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional
use of vision to judge distances and spatial
relationships.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling
objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving
patients.Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize
odors.Occasional driving.
Keywords: SSM Health, Madison , Optician, Other , Waunakee, Wisconsin
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