Optician-Certified

Principle Responsibilities

• Customer service and coordination.
• Maintains customer and vendor schedules.
• Answers calls, questions and concerns from customers and suppliers.
• Affords assistance with eyewear returns and minor adjustments.
• Performs eyewear measurements and completes the prescription order.
• Affords assistance in teaching contact lens insertion, removal & care of contact lenses.
• Placed orders for contact lenses, as per doctors prescription.
• Receives contact lenses and calls patients letting them know of product arrival.
• Affords monitoring and maintenance of trial contact lens supplies.
• Affords collection of retail payments and daily reconciliation.
• Works with lab and vendors to maintain a current, quality selection of eyewear.
• Orders supplies and frames to maintain optical shop inventory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years optician experience.
• 2+ years knowledge of complete eye exam tests and procedures.
• Certified Optician - American Board of Opticianry required upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years optician experience.
• 2+ years knowledge of complete eye exam tests and procedures.
• Certified Optician - American Board of Opticianry required upon hire.

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently.
• FTE 0.9 (72 hours per two week pay period).
• 8/12-hour day/evening shift.
• No weekends.
• Wednesdays are the designated day off.
• Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8-5pm.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $24.62 to $33.74 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).

Schedule

FTE 0.9 (72 hours per two week pay period)

8/12-hour day/evening shift

No weekends

Wednesdays are the designated day off

Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8-5pm

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retail savings plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term/Long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education as applicable
• Student loan support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Company Information

• Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
• Allina Health is committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer.
• Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.