Optician-Certified

Allina Health System•Cottage Grove, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a retail optical position with a FTE of 0.9 (72 hours per two week pay period) working 8/12-hour day/evening shifts. Wednesdays are the designated day off. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8-5pm. No weekends.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
Certified Optician - American Board of Opticianry required upon hire

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.