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CFS - Licensed Optician/Optical Technician

US Eye

  • Sarasota, Florida
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    Licensed Optician/Optical Technician Center For Sight is a market-leading practice known for superior patient service, state-of-the-art technology, innovative procedures, and world-class physicians. With 50 clinics and 5 surgery centers, led by 95 providers and more than 1,000 team members system-wide, we deliver world-class care to patients throughout Florida, the Carolina's, and Virginia.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSarasota, Florida
    Websitehttps://useye.com

    Description

    Licensed Optician/Optical Technician
     
    Center For Sight is a market-leading practice known for superior patient service, state-of-the-art technology, innovative procedures, and world-class physicians. Center For Sight is one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty physician groups providing care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, and cosmetic facial surgery. With fourteen locations, over 40 providers, and a best-in-class team, Center For Sight is proud to be named the #1 practice in the area.
     
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    Licensed Opticians prepare and dispense lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other optical devices. They are also certified to accurately duplicate lenses by power without a prescription. Additionally, a board-certified optician, qualified and operating under board-established rules, may fill, fit, adapt, or dispense any soft contact lens prescription. They may also fill, fit, or dispense any extended wear or hard contact lens prescription to the extent authorized to do so by the prescribing allopathic or osteopathic physician or optometrist.
     
    Essential Job Functions (other duties as required)
    • Interpretation of prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and optometrists as evidenced by the prescriptions.
    • Collection of eye measurements (pupillary distance, seg height, base curve, width, and thickness).
    • Help clients select the best lens and treatment options based on their needs.
    • Making proper lens material choices.
    • Helping clients select the most appropriate frame for their facial structure and Rx.
    • Troubleshoot patient vision and eyewear concerns based on patient needs.
    • Able to neutralize and inspect prescription lenses for accuracy with a lensometer.
    • Able to identify wanted and unwanted prism as evidenced by the written prescription.
    • Navigate insurance websites to help patients understand available benefits and plan-related costs.
    • Prepare orders for lab technicians to ensure the proper lenses are delivered.
    • Adjusting eyeglasses to ensure a proper fit.
    • Repairing broken frames.
    • Educating clients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care.
    • Keeping track of orders, prescriptions, and inventory.
    • Adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations. Follows the principles of the Compliance Program as well as the Code of Conduct.
    Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    Competencies
    • Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of material, methods, instruments, and equipment.
    • Demonstrated ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
    • Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
    • Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and manage time accordingly in order to meet deadlines and requirements of the organization.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of progressive and other lens options available and the differences between them.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of non-glare, polarized, and other lens treatments.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of material options and the differences between them.
    • Demonstrated ability to proficiently use a computer.
    Supervisory Responsibilities
    The position has no supervisory responsibilities.
     
    Work Environment
    The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Fast-paced, deadline-oriented, confidential department. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
     
    Physical Demands
    The physical demands described here represent those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
    • Demonstrated ability to do excessive walking, standing, bending, and stooping.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
    • The employee occasionally must climb or balance, kneel, and crouch.
    • The employee may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (50-90 pounds).
    • This job requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
    Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
    This is a full-time position. Days and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M., with occasional overtime. Saturdays, 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M., in specific locations.
     
    Travel
    Travel and driving required for some locations.
     
    Required Education and Experience
    • An associate degree in Opticianry from an accredited educational institution or completion of a three-year Florida apprenticeship program
    • Licensure in the State of Florida
    • OR Practiced Opticianry in a state outside of Florida
    • Licensed outside of Florida.
    Preferred Education and Experience
    • Bachelor’s Degree
    Benefits:
    401(K) Company Match
    Medical and Dental Insurance
    Vision Benefits
    Paid Parental Leave
    Flexible Spending Accounts
    Disability Insurance
    Life Insurance
    Paid Time Off
     
    US Eye is a physician-led, patient-centric network of eye care practices committed to providing exceptional patient service through premium technology and unrivaled provider expertise.  We are one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty physician groups, providing care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, and facial surgery.  With 50 clinics and 5 surgery centers, led by 95 providers and more than 1,000 team members system-wide, we deliver world-class care to patients throughout Florida, the Carolina's, and Virginia.
     
    US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws
     

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