Job Description
HealthPartners is hiring for an Optician to help the St. Paul Como Eye Care
store.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
- Minimum of two years full-time Optical Department experience.
- Proven ability to interact with patients and staff in a courteous and
cooperative manner.
PREFERRED:
- Formal opticianary training from an accredited technical school.
- American Board of Opticianary certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess manual dexterity, good vision and be self-mobile.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships
and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all
employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. To advise
and assist patients in eyewear selection, delivery, adjustment, repair and
consultation. To deliver these services in a professional, cost effective and
timely manner.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Proven ability to interpret eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions.
- Proven ability to advise and assist patient in frame and lens selection.
- Proven ability to perform measurements of frame and lens specifications.
- Proven ability to provide patient contact lens insertion and removal
training.
5. Proven ability to consult with patient and resolve eyewear and contact
lenses problems or concerns.
6. Proven ability to perform eyewear adjustments and repairs.
7. Place orders for frame and lenses fabrication with approved optical
laboratories.
8. Place orders for contact lenses with approved contact lenses laboratories /
vendors.
9. Verify orders (eyeglasses or contact lenses) received from optical contact
lens laboratories / vendors to ensure accuracy.
10. Maintain frame-display board by accurate pricing and purchasing of
appropriate frame product and performing physical count as directed.
11. Maintain diagnostic contact lens inventory by organizing, cleaning and
performing physical count as directed.
12. Price and collect fees for eyewear and contact lenses.
13. Maintain and order department supplies.
14. Responsible for answering telephone, maintaining files, contacting
patients, preparing reports and other office functions as necessary.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people
working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that
encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard
work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health
insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations,
including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together
research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical
professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve
lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working
together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health
equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for
change.
Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse
talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We
offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life,
including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning
opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally,
and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients,
members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any
employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of
disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area