Advocate Aurora Health Care

Optician

This positions is located at 5300 Memorial Dr. Two Rivers, WI
OR
Our Sheboygan Office. You will not work at both locations.

Part-time:

• 48 hours per 2 week pay period (benefit eligible).
• 3 days a week - 8 hour shifts.
• Starting time from 8:30 - 9:30am and ending time from 5 - 6:30pm.
• Some weeks may need to work full time to cover for vacations.

How you will make a difference:

• Dispenses glasses and contacts utilizing prescription from an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist. Takes frames and lens measurements; orders eyeglasses; inspects for quality upon receipt; adjusts, fits, repairs and maintains eyeglasses as needed.
• Interprets prescriptions and assists patients in selecting appropriate eyewear. Takes optical measurements. Measures and fits all eyewear. Instruct patients in cleaning and handling of eyewear. Evaluates patients with assistance in lens type based on their needs.
• Repairs, adjusts and dispenses prescription lenses and frames. Inspects all eyewear to ensure quality prior to dispensing to patient.
• Assists with maintenance of material and supply inventory. Assists in care and upkeep of department equipment, supplies and work area.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records. Files records, which include patient charges and applicable third party coverage of eyewear. Assists in the preparation and writing of reports including daily deposits, inventory reports, and other reports as needed.

Education/Experience:

• High School Graduate.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in an optician role that includes dispensing eyeglasses, knowledge of equipment, lenses, frames and new optometry technology.
• Basic computer skills including experience using mainframe or personal computer, which includes Microsoft Office and Windows applications.Good customer service and communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly with staff and patients through personal contact, telephone and writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, and other allied health care personnel.Must possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.Ability to read, interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures. Ability to apply written guidelines and work practices to make decisions and solve problems. Skilled in the instruction of cleaning and handling eyewear.