Education
High School Diploma or GED
Experience
1 year Optician experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of techniques to measure the patient’s visual acuity and ocular motility.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, ocular disease and ocular emergencies required.
- Skill in data analysis and interpretation.
- Skill in oral and written communication
- Ability to administer eye drops, ointments, etc.
Licensures, Certifications
Certification by a nationally0reconzied opticianry association as an optician not required but preferred. Obtain within first year of employment.
Working Conditions
- Exposure to certain distasteful patient care activities and communicable diseases is moderate.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists Ophthalmologist in selection of appropriate contact lens to match patient needs.
- Instructs patient on proper insertion and removal techniques and how to successfully care for their lenses.
- Maintains adequate inventory of all contact lenses to avoid shortages of particular prescriptions. Keeps inventory of all disinfectants and daily cleaners.
- Enters patient data in computer. Creates, updates and files patient charts.
- Maintains weekly log of cash receipts and makes daily deposits to cashier.
All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities
Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
Actively pursues learning and self-development
Pays attention to detail; follows through
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
Sets a positive, professional example for others
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
Reports to work regularly and on time
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently
Pay Range
$17.35 - $26.36Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.