Optician

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa•Cloquet, MN

6d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Optician works in the Human Services – Medical Services department at the Min No Aya Win Human Services Center, on site, and reports to the Optical Manager. The role provides direct optical services, including pre-testing patients, recording health histories, helping patients select and use eyewear, dispensing and adjusting spectacles, and providing contact lens instruction. The Optician also performs measurements and prescription verification, takes fundus photos and performs OCTs, and carries out additional procedures requested by the optometrist. The position includes ordering and documenting eyewear and optical supplies, maintaining frame inventory, performing minor repairs, and keeping the work area organized. The Optician is expected to maintain confidentiality, attend required department trainings, communicate professionally and responsively, maintain proper attendance, and take on other responsibilities assigned by management. The role is non-exempt and hourly, with a stated wage of $22.34 to $25.13 per hour. A 90-day probationary period applies to full-time employees and a 120-day period to part-time employees.

Requirements

Two years of optician experience, including providing direct service, or Optician certification.
Understanding of medical terminology.
Knowledge of computer applications, including word processing, databases and/or data entry, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and establish priorities.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships with project participants and other parties.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing under the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.
Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
Subject to immunization review and submission of proof of required vaccinations.
No driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Native American communities, culture, customs, and beliefs.
Experience working with Native American clients and communities, with the ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

Pre-test patients, interview them, and record health histories and other appropriate findings.
Assist with selling, illustrating, and demonstrating products; sizing and dispensing spectacles; and follow-up services, including adjustments, repairs, and troubleshooting eyeglass problems.
Document and place orders for contact lenses and glasses.
Maintain frame boards and inventory practices, keeping them current according to the eyeglasses contract.
Perform complicated frame measurements to support cosmetically, physically, and optically optimal spectacle performance, including multifocal and special-specification lenses.
Verify spectacle prescriptions using a lensometer, lens gauges, and other instruments.
Perform minor frame repairs.
Take fundus photographs and perform OCTs.
Perform additional procedures at the optometrist’s request, such as visual fields and vision training.
Instruct patients on contact lens insertion, removal, and care.
Order optical supplies and tools.
Wear appropriate, professional work attire and attend mandatory department trainings.
Maintain the confidentiality of financial records and records concerning employees and clients.
Respond promptly and professionally to requests, complaints, and problems.
Represent the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa with courtesy, respect, and sensitivity toward visitors and coworkers, and represent the Band and department positively in the community.
Maintain proper attendance and report to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Remain flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as needed.