Optician - Vision Associates - Toledo

ProMedica Central Physicians • Toledo, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ProMedica Optician is a key member of the eye care team. You will help patients by evaluating prescriptions and recommend specific lens materials , designs and frames to best suit your patient’s preferences and visual outcomes. You will customize eyewear for each patient by taking measurements with various measuring devices. You also will make minor adjustments or repairs to eyewear for proper fit on your patient. This position includes finishing lab duties such as edging, polishing, tinting and final inspection. This role involves teaching patients how to insert, remove and care for their contact lenses. The above summary of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. I t should not be considered exhaustive.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of Optician experience
• Ohio Optician license. If not licensed at time of hire, must obtain Ohio Optician license as soon as employee is eligible

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of Optician experience
• ABO certification

Responsibilities

• evaluating prescriptions
• recommend specific lens materials, designs and frames
• customize eyewear for each patient by taking measurements with various measuring devices
• make minor adjustments or repairs to eyewear
• finishing lab duties such as edging, polishing, tinting and final inspection
• teaching patients how to insert, remove and care for their contact lenses

Benefits

• We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being.
• It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category.
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [email protected]
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees