Optician
About The Position
The Michigan College of Optometry (MCO) at Ferris State University is seeking a patient-focused optician to provide high-quality optical care to patients at the University Eye Center. The optician will also provide assistance to Michigan College of Optometry students as they develop their opticianry and ophthalmic skills and operational support to the optical fabrication lab. The anticipated start date for this position is July 2026; however, this is an estimate and may be revised if needed. The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future. The university will not assist with any F1 EAD’s, OPT, H1B, etc.
Requirements
- AAS degree in opticianry or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
- 2 years' experience working as an optician or in the optical field.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be familiar with Word and Excel.
- ABO certification or eligible to receive certification.
- If no certification, must obtain within six months of employment
Nice To Haves
- Compulink Eyecare software program knowledge preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist Optometry students in development of their opticianry skills, including orientation to newly assigned clinical students.
- Evaluate optometric students working with patients in the clinic dispensary.
- Assist patients and students in the selection of ophthalmic frame.
- Consult with patients and students in their selection of appropriate lens materials and various options, adjust and align frames, instruct patients in the correct use and proper care of their eyewear and low-vision aids, including deliveries and repairs.
- Verify ophthalmic prescriptions, schedule dispensing appointments, and contact patients by phone, email, and/or US Mail.
- Assist in maintaining frame inventory, including selection, ordering, labeling and pricing, including maintaining financial accountability of inventory.
- Continue to maintain professional development within area of responsibility and assist faculty and staff as needed.
- Assist in the optical fabrication laboratory including ordering supplies, managing job flow, and the fabrication of lenses.
- Apply working knowledge of insurance policies and benefits in order to assist patients in the selection of eyewear.
- Provide quality patient care services within the dispensary area for the University Eye Center, Michigan College of Optometry. Provide departmental assistance to MCO students in developing their Opticianry and ophthalmic skills and abilities along with operational support for a variety of clinic functions including inventory, purchasing, pricing, running various reports, answering phones, calling patients, frame selections, adjustment of frames, verification of lenses, repairs, etc.
- Reports directly to the Clinic Operations Manager.
- Responsible for assistance in training optical employees within the area of responsibility.
- Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
- Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
- Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
- Perform occasional ophthalmic services for off-campus patrons.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
