Optician/Contact Lens Fitter- Johns Creek

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Suwanee, GA

12d

About The Position

This position is responsible for dispensing and optical activities, including technical fitting procedures, necessary bench work, and related optical procedures. The role also performs clerical functions needed to satisfy patient needs and may act as a liaison between relevant departments. The position includes patient eyewear selection and fitting, prescription interpretation, product inspection and adjustment, inventory and repair tasks, communication with the lab, and customer service and floor coordination. The employee must be available and willing to travel to various clinic locations.

Requirements

Some experience and knowledge working as a Dispensing Optician.
Available and willing to travel to various clinic locations.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with eyewear selection and take facial measurements and make adjustments to fit glasses properly.
Interview patients to determine their visual needs.
Interpret the Refractionist’s prescription.
Instruct and counsel patients on proper eyeglass care.
Enter prescription and sales information into the computerized system and perform clerical functions needed to satisfy patient needs.
Verify optical benefit coverage.
Dispense and adjust optical products.
Inspect finished products for accuracy against prescription requirements and the original order.
Address and reconcile patient concerns to their satisfaction.
Perform dispensing functions consistent with professional practice, California Board of Medical Examiners authorization, and organizational policies and practices.
Conduct daily inventory of frames and accessories.
Repair frames as required.
Complete required forms.
Repair and solder frames; check prescriptions; edge, mount, and complete eyeglasses for delivery to patients, as applicable.
Maintain written and verbal communication with the lab as required.
Perform customer service and floor-coordinating duties.
Perform other related duties as needed.