Optician
Company: Midwestern University
Location: Glendale
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
The Optician should have working knowledge of fitting and
dispensing eyewear and contact lenses of varying complexity. They
should have an understanding of product options and are comfortable
making recommendations based on the needs of the patient/customer.
An understanding of varying vison plans and benefits including
Medicaid is preferred. The optician should show an interest in
mentoring students within the Optometry program and should enjoy
working with the public as part of a team. The optician ideally
should have earned an American Board of Opticianry / National
Contact Lens Examiners (ABO/NCLE) certification. Essential Duties
and Responsibilities Become and maintain competence in the use of
the Eye Institute - Glendale electronic health record system.
Ensure that electronic medical records in their area of
responsibility are completed and closed by the end of the clinical
day. Be responsible for frame inventory, frame board management,
meeting with frame representatives, tracking product sales,
merchandising, theft prevention, and participate in the marketing
plan. Manage continuity of care for each patient encounter in the
optical and ensure appropriate follow up has been established.
Assist in identification of discrepancies in patient needs and
recommendations Provide the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and
Clinic Manager with information necessary to assure appropriate
eyewear recommendations are present for each encounter. Maintain
active participation in the University and College community
through participation in University campus activities. Participate
in University outreach activities. Maintain active participation in
state, regional and national professional organizations. Support
scholarly activity of the Students, Faculty and Self. Maintain an
open line of communication with the Associate Dean of Clinical
Affairs and Clinic Manager. Establish a welcoming atmosphere to
support morale and to promote collegiality among colleagues, staff
and students. Be a positive role model for colleagues, staff and
students. Guide and advise students on professional conduct and
ethical behavior. Maintain an open-door policy. Work with students,
under the supervision of faculty in the teaching and application of
optometric practice development principles, such as the selection
and marketing of ophthalmic products, patient education, and
service. Follow the appropriate professional standards of care and
clinic protocols. Assist in the identification of challenges and
recommendation of solutions for the Eye Institute faculty, staff
and students. Follow Federal and Midwestern policies with respect
to patient privacy protection. Report misconduct, patient
abandonment, refusal to comply with established protocol, or
disregard for the patient's welfare to the Associate Dean of
Clinical Affairs and Clinic Manager. Perform other duties as
assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to work
in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular,
predictable, in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Education and/or Experience High school
diploma or GED required. American Board of Opticianry /National
Contact Lens Examiners (ABO/NCLE) certification is preferred.
Dispensing Optician state licensing preferred. Must have at least 5
years of experience in a clinical environment or 3-5 years of
experience in a clinical environment with the ABO/NCLE
certification. Lens edging services preferred. Strong record in
sales. Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred. Computer Skills
Computer proficiency in EHR computer software systems, MS Office
(Word, Excel, Outlook). Physical Demands While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit,
stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and
arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to
stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to tolerate repeated routine
tasks. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 10
pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color
vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work
Environment The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate. Midwestern University is a private,
not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and
post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has
two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in
Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled
in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy,
physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational
therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry,
optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology,
biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time
faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the
education and development of our students in an environment that
encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care
team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal
growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes
medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life
insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer
flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and
child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with
competitive time off package including paid holiday's, sick/flex
days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement
plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement
program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance
program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness
facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility. Midwestern
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that
does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon
race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry;
ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender
expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital
status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective
service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any
other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local
laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and
741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free
Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410
ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal
Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts Qualifications Education
Required High School or better. Employment Type: Full Time
Bonus/Commission: No
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