OPTICIAN (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple Faculty Practice
About The Position
Temple Faculty Physicians, the academic practice plan of Temple Health, is comprised of over 500 employed physicians who are central to clinical care and teaching within Temple's healthcare system. These physicians practice across 20 academic departments, covering nearly every subspecialty in modern medicine. While maintaining a commitment to serving patients in the North Philadelphia community, Temple Faculty Physicians has broadened its reach in recent years, extending beyond Temple University Hospital's Health Sciences campus. Today, Temple faculty physician offices are located at Temple University Hospital and its campuses, as well as satellite offices in Center City Philadelphia, Fort Washington, PA, Oaks, PA, and various other outpatient settings. This expansion has made Temple medical care more accessible to many of our patients. Temple Health is a dynamic network of leading hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices dedicated to advancing disease research, pioneering medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health includes Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. To support this mission, Temple Health continually seeks top talent to join its diverse workforce of 10,000 employees, fostering a healthy, safe, and productive environment for patients, visitors, students, and colleagues. At Temple Health, your future is now!
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- 2 years experience in a related role Preferred
Responsibilities
- Fits patients with eyeglasses in the optical shop.
- Administers, analyzes, and interprets prescriptions written by ophthalmologist or optometrist.
- Takes eye measurements to ensure proper lens placement in eyeglass frame.
- Verify accuracy of the finished product.
- May manufacture lenses from raw materials and fit to frame.
- Determine which eyeglasses are best suited to meet patient needs.
- Handles inventory control.
- Provide assistance with insurance re-imbursement.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory and billing procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
