Non-Licensed Optician

Position Summary

Assists members in choosing and ordering eyeglasses, uses computer to process orders, fits eyeglasses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contacts under the supervision of a Licensed Optician. Follows department procedures for stocking and cleaning. Provides a high level of member service.

Responsibilities

• Assists members in choosing eyeglass frames and lens options appropriate to the lens prescription, under supervision of a Licensed Optician.
• Measures member for pupillary distance using pupilometer and observes line of sight to determine bifocal placement, under the supervision of a Licensed Optician.
• Keys members order into computers and places special orders to outside vendors by telephone, under the supervision of a Licensed Optician.
• Rings up orders and over-the-counter merchandise. Receives accurate payment, makes change, processes checks, credit, and debit charges according to proper procedures for paperwork, cash handling, and performance of duties.
• Checks contact lenses and completed eyeglasses against prescription under the supervision of a Licensed Optician, prior to dispensing to members.
• Fits and adjusts eyeglasses to members using hand tools and frame warmer and bending with fingers.
• Orders equipment, merchandise, and supplies by keying into the computer.
• Keys receipt of special orders from outside vendors.
• Follows safety and security