Optician

Schuylkill • Bethlehem, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Provides optical care by measuring, fitting, and adapting lenses and frames according to written optical prescription or specification. Assists customers in selecting frames. Prepares work orders for optical laboratory and verifies exactness of finished glasses.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years optical dispensing experience with proficient skills for dispensing, fitting repair of glasses.
• ABO - American Board of Opticianry Certification - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree
• National Contact Lens Examiners - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Adjusts frame and lens position to fit the client and for optimal vision.
• Complies with the organization's established policies.
• Measures client's bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, papillary distance, and optical centers of eye measuring devices.
• Evaluates prescription in conjunction with client's vocational and avocational visual requirements.
• Prepares work order and instructions for grinding lenses and fabricating glasses.
• Recommends specific lenses, lens coating, and frames to suit client needs.
• Updates patient chart with pertinent patient information.

What This Job Offers

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