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Capital Health Plan

Ophthalmic Technician

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

$16.25 - $22/hr

Ophthalmic Technician We are seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support optometrists in delivering ... dispensing contact lenses * Comfort stepping in as an apprentice optician when staffing needs ...

Capital Health Plan

Ophthalmic Technician

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

$15.75 - $21.25/hr

The Ophthalmic Technician plays an important role in patient intake, diagnostic testing ... dispensing contact lenses * Comfort stepping in as an apprentice optician when staffing needs ...

Capital Health Plan

Ophthalmic Technician

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

$15.75 - $21.25/hr

The Ophthalmic Technician plays an important role in patient intake, diagnostic testing ... dispensing contact lensesComfort stepping in as an apprentice optician when staffing needs ...

The Guthrie Clinic

Optician - Optical - Per Diem

Bath, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

... Ophthalmic Dispensing is preferred. * American Board of Opticianry Certification is preferred. Experience: * Minimum of two years' experience in an optical setting as an optician apprentice or ...

The Guthrie Clinic

Optician - Optical - Full Time

Bath, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

... Ophthalmic Dispensing is preferred. * American Board of Opticianry Certification is preferred. Experience: * Minimum of two years' experience in an optical setting as an optician apprentice or ...

Guthrie

Optician - Optical - Full Time

Watkins Glen, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

... Ophthalmic Dispensing is preferred. * American Board of Opticianry Certification is preferred. Experience: * Minimum of two years' experience in an optical setting as an optician apprentice or ...

Guthrie

Optician - Optical - Full Time

Watkins Glen, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

... Ophthalmic Dispensing is preferred. * American Board of Opticianry Certification is preferred. Experience: * Minimum of two years' experience in an optical setting as an optician apprentice or ...

Guthrie

Optician - Optical - Per Diem

Bath, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

... Ophthalmic Dispensing is preferred. * American Board of Opticianry Certification is preferred. Experience: * Minimum of two years' experience in an optical setting as an optician apprentice or ...

Guthrie

Optician - Optical - Per Diem

Bath, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

... Ophthalmic Dispensing is preferred. * American Board of Opticianry Certification is preferred. Experience: * Minimum of two years' experience in an optical setting as an optician apprentice or ...

Guthrie

Optician - Optical - Per Diem

Bath, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

... Ophthalmic Dispensing is preferred. * American Board of Opticianry Certification is preferred. Experience: * Minimum of two years' experience in an optical setting as an optician apprentice or ...

Guthrie

Optician - Optical - Full Time

Bath, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

Applied Science degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing; American Board of Opticianry Certification. Experience: Minimum of two years' experience in an optical setting as an optician apprentice or optician.

Guthrie

Optician - Optical - Full Time

Bath, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

Applied Science degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing; American Board of Opticianry Certification. Experience: Minimum of two years' experience in an optical setting as an optician apprentice or optician.

Guthrie

Optician - Optical - Full Time

Bath, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

... Ophthalmic Dispensing is preferred. * American Board of Opticianry Certification is preferred. Experience: * Minimum of two years' experience in an optical setting as an optician apprentice or ...

Guthrie

Optician - Optical - Full Time

Bath, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

... Ophthalmic Dispensing is preferred. * American Board of Opticianry Certification is preferred. Experience: * Minimum of two years' experience in an optical setting as an optician apprentice or ...

Guthrie

Optician - Optical - Full Time

Bath, NY · On-site

$21.89 - $35.16/hr

... Ophthalmic Dispensing is preferred. * American Board of Opticianry Certification is preferred. Experience: * Minimum of two years' experience in an optical setting as an optician apprentice or ...

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Dispensing Optician

Bassett Healthcare Network

Oneonta, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Bassett Healthcare rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

130th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

The best thing about this role
Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
What you'll do
Under the guidance and supervision of the Eyewear Center Supervisor, the Dispensing Optician provides direct sales and marketing, dispensing services, inventory control, insurance verification and daily financial functions for all eyewear services. This employee works with ages of patients ranging from infancy to geriatric.
  • Welcomes patients to the Eyewear Center in an inviting and timely manner
  • Assists all patients in the selection of eyewear and provides fitting of eyewear products in accordance with patient need and requests
  • Recommends the latest in lens and frame technology to meet the patient's needs
  • Adjusts and repairs eyewear successfully to meet the needs of the patients
  • Orders eyeglasses in a timely and accurate manner and educates patients on the use and care of their eyeglasses
  • Provides patients with the highest degree of quality and accuracy. Sets a standard for excellence in creating a warm, caring, friendly and concerned environment and attitude toward all patients
  • Resolves patients concerns based on patient feedback and correlation with the Practice Manager
  • Utilizes EPIC Medical record software to schedule and arrive patients, collect payments, submit electronic billing, and document in patient's medical record as needed
  • Fills patient's prescriptions accurately, verifies insurance eligibility, and completes eyewear center receipts
  • Collaborates with the Practice Manager with the communication with optical salesmen and purchasing of ophthalmic goods
  • Purchases frames and ophthalmic goods consistent with the patient base and demographic market, not to exceed maximum capacity for inventory
  • Communicates and updates patients on a weekly basis regarding back-ordered items
  • Maintains competence and upgrades skills through internal and external continued education. Participates in Bassett Medical Center training programs as requested
  • Maintains NYS licensure through continuing education credits annually based on review of personnel file
  • Maintains NYS ophthalmic dispensing trainee permit.
  • *Apprentice Optician
    • Working with sponsor Apprentice Optician will formulate 24 month plan and timeline setting goals for achievement and completion of Career progression Program, ABO certification exam, and anticipated date to sit for the New York State Basic Ophthalmic Dispensing practical examination.
  • *Apprentice Optician
    • Follows the Bassett Healthcare and/or department specific dress code
    • Emotional stability, ability to deal with personal, professional, and organizational change and growth. Seeks out and accepts feedback about job performance
    • Equally participates in miscellaneous clerical duties such as: filing, inventory control, answering the phone, daily financial reports, completing and submitting insurance/billing forms, and cash up including deposit
  • Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed by Bassett's Management Team

What we need from you
Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED, preferred
  • 2 year/Associate degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing, preferred

Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years work experience as a licensed dispensing optician with appropriate skill in fabrication, required

Licensure/Certificates:
  • New York State Ophthalmic Dispensers and/or Contact Lens License are required for Dispensing Optician, required

Skills:
  • Interacting with People
  • Computer Skills

Physical Requirements:
  • Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
  • Occasional crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping
  • Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing
  • Constant hearing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking

Hazards:
  • Occasional burns, electric

Travel
  • Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards
Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:
  • Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability protection
  • Retirement benefits including an employer match
  • And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.
Pay Range
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.
Pay Range Minimum:
USD $25.74/Hr.
Pay Range Maximum:
USD $38.69/Hr.
We love the difference people bring
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

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