Optician
GBMC HealthCare · Baltimore, MD · 3 wk ago
Healthcare$17.35–$26.36/hrFull-time
About the role
Under direct supervision and in collaboration with Orthoptist and Ophthalmic Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Measure fit and adapt lenses and frames for clients according to written optical prescription or specifications.
- Assists patients and customers with the choice of frames: choose eyewear to best fit their budgetary requirements.
- Obtain and review medical history and/or records from patient’s current lens prescriptions, when necessary, use lensometers.
- Develop professional business relationships with other associates and doctors.
- Experience with calculating charges, insurance discounts, and payments preferred.
- Experience with contact lenses and related procedures preferred.
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience: 1 year Optician experience.
Qualifications
- 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.
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.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
$17.35 - $26.36 per hour.
Schedule
Not specified.