5 Dispensing Optician jobs in the United States

Job Summary:
Provide technical and patient care support to the Optometry and Ophthalmology Department and Doctors through participation as a member of the Eye Care Service Line team. Sell, fit, dispense, measure, adjust and fabricate eyeglasses, contact lenses and other optical devices in accordance with written prescriptions.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Collect and Analyze Data: Analyze and interpret prescriptions, collect and interpret data, and maintain customer/ patient records.
+ Fit and Dispense spectacles, lenses, and other ophthalmic devices: Identify customer/ patient visual requirements, need and wants, recommend and demonstrate eyewear and ophthalmic products, take measurements, order products, dispense eyewear, and provide follow-up services. Fit and dispensing contacts lenses: Obtain customer/patient history, identify visual requirements, need and wants, Discuss and explain options and recommend lens types, take measurements, determine lens type and parameters, insert trail lenses, evaluate findings of trail lenses, order products, educate customer/patient on all aspects of lens wear and care, provide follow-up assessment and services.
+ Fabricate ophthalmic products: Perform mathematical calculations, obtain materials, process materials, and verify finish products.
+ Operate and maintain opththalmic equipment.
+ Perform administrative duties: Maintain inventories, perform third party claims processing and filing, maintain MSDS files, perform bookkeeping duties, and provide customer service.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
+ N/A
Education
+ High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED).
License, Certification, Registration
+ Dispensing Optician License (Washington) required at hire
OR
+ American Board of Opticianry Basic Certification required at hire AND National Contact Lens Examiner - Basic Certification required at hire
Additional Requirements:
+ Communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
+ Knowledge and understanding of optical and basic medical terminology.
+ Computer skills in a MS Windows environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience in an Optical Dispensary, Ophthalmology/Optometry practice or other optical related experience.
+ Graduate of an accredited Optician program is preferred.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Licensed Dispensing Optician (Per diem Bellevue)
LOCATION: Bellevue, Washington
REQNUMBER:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

**Position Summary.**
**What you'll do.**
Drives sales in the Vision Center by ensuring effective merchandise presentation including accurate and competitive pricing proper signing and instock and inventory levels budgeting and forecasting sales and assessing economic trends and community needs Models enforces and provides direction and guidance to Associates on proper Customer Member service approaches and techniques to ensure Customer Member needs complaints and issues are successfully resolved within Company guidelines and standards Oversees the implementation of and participates in community outreach programs and encourages Associates to serve as good members of the community Ensures compliance with Company and legal policies procedures and regulations for the Vision Center by analyzing and interpreting reports implementing and monitoring asset protection and safety controls overseeing safety operational and quality assurance reviews developing and implementing action plans to improve performance providing direction and guidance on executing Company programs and strategic initiatives and directing the Vision Center Associates in ensuring confidentiality of information documentation and assigned records Provides supervision and development opportunities for Associates in the Vision Center by hiring training mentoring assigning duties providing recognition and ensuring belonging awareness Ensures the provision of quality eyewear by consulting with and educating Members Customers selecting products based on Member Customer needs obtaining measurements verifying prescriptions maintaining confidential information performing minor frame repair and maintaining Optical equipment Upholds the Companys Open Door Policy: by meeting with Associates and listening to concerns researching issues reviewing Company policies and procedures and suggesting resolution for Associates Coordinates completes and oversees jobrelated activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs identifying and communicating goals and objectives building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results identifying and addressing improvement opportunities and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training mentoring assigning duties providing recognition and ensuring belonging awareness Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy: and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices Respect the individual: Builds highperforming teams embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunitiesfor all associatesto thrive and performx000B Respect the individual: Works collaboratively builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influencex000B Respect the individual: Attracts and retains the best talent empowers and develops talent and recognizes others contributions and accomplishments Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around useg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent Serve Our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first considers and adapts to how where and when customers shop and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans Serve Our Customers and Members Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis balances short and longterm prioritiesand considers our customers fellow associates shareholders suppliers business partners and communities when making plans Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks demonstrates courage and resilience and encourages learning from mistakes Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements adopts and encourages the use of newtechnologies and skills and supports others through change At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart ( .
The hourly wage range for this position is $38.50 - $50.00* *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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**Minimum Qualifications.**
_Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications._
Completion of 2 or more years of college OR 1 year's retail experience and 1 year's supervisory experience OR 2 years' general work experience including 1 year's optical experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current eligibility to work as an optician or apprentice optician under applicable state laws, regulations, and/or rules.
**Preferred Qualifications.**
_Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications._
Supervising Associates
**Primary Location.**
1180 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA , United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.

Job Summary:
To provide direct service to members of the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan in the form of comprehensive, high quality optical dispensing and contact lens dispensing services.Optical Dispensing includes: preparation of orders for prescription eyewear, fitting and adjusting glasses and other vision appliances, life-style dispensing and instructing patients for selection of attractive eyeglass frames. Contact Lens Dispensing includes: assisting and supporting the doctors of optometry and providing optimum care to Contact Lens patients; ensuring that all prescriptions are ordered, received, and dispensed as prescribed; instructing patients on proper use and maintenance of contact lenses; assisting contact lens optometrists in managing and coordinating schedules, charting, and patient flow; maintaining inventory of contact lenses and supplies; answering telephones, evaluating calls received, responding to patient inquiries, and routing calls as needed.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Provide ophthalmic eyewear services, including: the design, ordering, dispensing, fitting, adjusting, and repairing of eyeglasses and low vision devices. Services are accomplished in direct interaction with the patient utilizing a doctors prescription, taking and recording various anatomical measurements and obtaining information supplied by the patient. Subsequent visits by the patient involve dispensing and maintenance of ophthalmic eyewear.
+ Interpret written optometric prescriptions and analyze the various alternatives by which it can be filled in order to make recommendations to the patient. Measure and calculate fitting and fabrication specifications. Advise the patient concerning available ophthalmic materials. Recommend the most favorable combination of the above factors for each eyeglass order to meet the clinical requirements and the patients personal preferences. Prepare fabrication specifications accordingly.
+ Interview patient to ascertain occupational, lifestyle, and cosmetic needs. Advise patient regarding comfort, cosmetic and safety options, including; frame shape, frame material, color, lens styles, materials, colors, tints and other accessories and treatments.
+ Accurately measure and shape lenses and adjust frames utilizing ophthalmic equipment including hand edgers, lensometer, pupilometer, soldering machines, and precision hand tools. Operate Point-of-Sale computer terminal to enter prescription and sales information into the automated processing and information system.
+ Insure that members receive quality ophthalmic products and courteous, professional service. Product quality assurance includes accurate and precise lens fabrication meeting providers and opticians specifications and conforming to ANSI and other applicable regulatory requirements. Service involves resolving issues common in optical practice, including: member concerns, perceived patient vision needs, optical lab fabrication limitations, and patient to provider communication. Maintain relevant documentation.
+ Promote competence and professionalism by maintaining proficiency in contemporary dispensing skills, updating product knowledge through regular participation in continuing education programs and affiliation with professional associations. Project a positive image of Kaiser Permanente Eye Care Services at all times.
+ Responsibly manage and protect and account for all program assets, including: inventory, funds, tools, sundry sales merchandise.
+ Support the activities of program doctors and fellow staff members in enhancing member service and achieving departmental goals. Display a positive team spirit by participating in cross-training, sharing duties with others and assisting Optical Manager in special projects.
+ Provide specific instructions to individual patients and groups on correct handling and care of contact lenses. Teach patients correct application and removal of contact lenses, proper hygiene, how to clean lenses, warning signs of developing problems, and the importance of all of these factors as they relate to maintaining good eye health and clear vision.
+ Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of fees and benefits for contact lens services and effectively explain them to patients. Following all departmental policies, procedures, behavior guidelines, and standards for the treatment of members: Receive and manage phone calls from patients. Based on information elicited from patient, independently assess the nature of the situation, determine type of service or appointment needed, and triage accordingly. Schedule appointment if need is urgent or direct call to Appointment Center to schedule routine appointment. Respond to member inquiries and complaints and resolve or forward to the manager.
+ Demonstrate ability to accurately fill patients Contact Lens prescriptions. Order patients lenses from the appropriate outside vendor. Inspect lenses using appropriate instrumentation to verify that prescription and lens parameters are as specified in approved accuracy tables. Notify patient when lenses are ready to be picked up and schedule appointment to dispense lenses.
+ Maintain accurate records and reports for the Contact Lens Department. Update all patient clinical records in a neat and accurate manner. Prepare charts for daily appointments. Ensure that the patient fully understands fees involved. Verify and update each patients Vision Care Benefits and utilization history in Common Membership System (CMS). Telephone patient to confirm appointment times and ensure that the patient fully understands fees involved. Verify and update each patients Vision Care Benefits and utilization history in CMS System.
+ Prepare, analyze, update, and maintain all daily and month-end business reports and invoices. Check invoices for accuracy and submit to manager for approval and payment. Coordinate ordering of multiple forms and supplies for appropriate clinics.
+ Collaborate and coordinate with Optical Dispensing, Optometry, Membership Services, Ophthalmology, and other Kaiser Permanente departments to deliver optimum patient care. Participate in training of appointment clerks to schedule and screen for contact lens appointments. This requires a total understanding of Kaiser policies and procedures and essential knowledge of Vision Care Benefits.
+ Maintain instruments and equipment in the Contact Lens Department to ensure accuracy. Clean equipment and instruments on a routine basis. Assess and arrange for repairs and calibration, when necessary.
+ Perform other duties as requested.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
+ Minimum three (3) years experience as a dispensing or fabricating optician.
+ Minimum two (2) years experience in optometric or optical practice where contact lenses have been dispensed or current Kaiser Permanente Contact Lens experience.
Education
+ High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
+ American Board of Opticianry Basic Certification within 24 months of hire from American Board of Opticianry
Additional Requirements:
+ Demonstrate working knowledge of ophthalmic dispensing theory and practice.
+ Demonstrate working knowledge with contact lens equipment and instrumentation.
+ Basic mathematics.
+ Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment.
+ Familiarity with optometry and ophthalmology terminology.
+ Demonstrate thorough product knowledge, including lens materials, designs and coatings, frame structure and adjustment techniques, contact lens materials, design, and fitting process.
+ Skills/Abilities: (include equipment operation):
+ Ability to maintain a good working relationship between the reception area and Optical Dispensing, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Contact Lens Services, to ensure delivery of an effective and high quality Eye Care Services program.
+ Ability to operate dispensing equipment, including; lens hand edger, lensometer, frame warmer, pupilometer, zyl hinge repair unit, and various optical hand tools.
+ Demonstrate proficiency in use of equipment and instrumentation used in contact lens practice.
+ Operation of basic office machines (photocopier, 10-key, card imprinter, and computer keyboard).
+ Demonstrate effective customer service skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
+ Demonstrate effective selling skills and tactfully influence patient choices.
+ Able to work in a high-volume department and prioritize multiple assigned tasks.
+ Able to respond effectively to requests from members/patients, providers, and other coworkers.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Minimum one (1) year Optical Laboratory experience or equivalent.
+ Minimum two (2) years experience in optometry or optical practice where contact lenses have been dispensed.
+ Recent contact lens dispensing experience.
+ Knowledge:
+ Thorough knowledge of Kaiser Permanente Vision Care Program, policies & procedures, behavior guidelines, and familiarity with HMO concepts.
+ Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of optical theory, ocular treatment, and product knowledge.
+ Working knowledge of Kaiser Permanente computer systems pertinent to performing the functions of this position.
+ Fitting consultation training (color and frame fashion).
+ Use and care of tools and equipment used in optical dispensing.
+ Thorough knowledge of contact lens dispensing practice.
+ Skills/Abilities: (including equipment operation)
+ Basic optical lab finishing skills.
+ Demonstrated experience with contact lens measuring and modification instruments.
+ Including: radiuscope, peak scope, diameter and thickness gauges, lensometer and contact lens modification unit.
+ Excellent interpersonal and retail optical sales skills.
+ Ability to operate electric and butane soldering units.
+ Ability to use basic computer applications (spreadsheets and word processing).
+ Ability to operate basic office machines.
Notes:
+ Travel locations include: LVK, SAL, ORC, RKW, CEC, CIN, BVT, SST, TNB, & NLR.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Optician, Dispensing-OR
LOCATION: Vancouver, Washington
REQNUMBER:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Job Summary:
To provide direct service to members of the Kaiser Permanente Health Plan in the form of comprehensive, high quality optical dispensing services including preparation of orders for prescription eyewear, fitting and adjusting of glasses and other vision appliances and instructing patients in selection of attractive eyeglass frames.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Provide ophthalmic eyewear services, including: the design, ordering, dispensing, fitting, adjusting, and repairing of eyeglasses and low vision devices. Services are accomplished in direct interaction with the patient utilizing a doctors prescription, taking and recording various anatomical measurements and obtaining information supplied by the patient. Subsequent visits by the patient involve dispensing and maintenance of ophthalmic eyewear.
+ Interpret written optometric prescriptions and analyze the various alternatives by which it can be filled in order to make recommendations to the patient. Measure and calculate fitting and fabrication specifications. Advise the patient concerning available ophthalmic materials. Recommend the most favorable combination of the above factors for each eyeglass order to meet the clinical requirements and the patients personal preferences. Prepare fabrication specifications accordingly. Interview patient to ascertain occupational, lifestyle, and cosmetic needs. Advise patient regarding comfort, cosmetic and safety options, including; frame shape, frame material, color, lens styles, materials, colors, tints and other accessories and treatments. Accurately measure and shape lenses and adjust frames utilizing ophthalmic equipment including hand edgers, lensometer, pupilometer, soldering machines, and precision hand tools.
+ Insure that members receive quality ophthalmic products and courteous, professional service. Product quality assurance includes accurate and precise lens fabrication meeting providers and opticians specifications and conforming to ANSI and other applicable regulatory requirements. Service involves resolving issues common in optical practice, including; member concerns, perceived patient vision needs, optical lab fabrication limitations, and patient to provider communication. Maintain relevant documentation. Promote competence and professionalism by maintaining proficiency in contemporary dispensing skills, updating product knowledge through regular participation in continuing education programs and affiliation with professional associations. Project a positive image of Kaiser Permanente Eyecare Services at all times.
+ Responsibly manage and protect and account for all program assets, including; inventory, funds, tools, sundry sales merchandise. Support the activities of program doctors and fellow staff members in enhancing member service and achieving departmental goals. Display a positive team spirit by participating in cross-training, sharing duties with others and assisting Supervisor in special projects.
Salary Scale:
$29.37-$39.14
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
+ Minimum three (3) years as a dispensing or fabricating optician.
Education
+ High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
+ N/A
Additional Requirements:
+ Familiarity with optometric and ophthalmologic terminology.
+ Thorough knowledge of ophthalmic dispensing theory and practice sufficient to quality for the ABO certification exam.
+ Basic mathematics.
+ Able to demonstrate thorough product knowledge, including lens materials, designs and coatings, frame structure and adjustment techniques.
+ Ability to operate dispensing equipment, including; lens hand edger, lensometer, frame warmer, electric and butane soldering units, pupilometer, zyl hinge repair unit, and various optical hand tools.
+ Operation of basic office machines (photocopier, 10-key, card imprinter, and computer keyboard).
+ Human relations skills, especially oral and written communication.
+ Ability to demonstrate effective selling skills and tactfully influence patient choices.Operation of multi-port personal computer, including date entry, retrieval and backup.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Two (2) years optometric assistant experience in a clinical setting.
+ One (1) year Optical Laboratory or equivalent.
+ American Board of Opticianry certification and/or Washington Dispensing license.
+ Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of optical theory, ocular treatment, and product knowledge.
+ Thorough knowledge of Kaiser Permanente Vision Care Program, behavior guidelines, and familiarity with HMO concepts.
+ Fitting consultation training (color and frame fashion).
+ Use and care of tools and equipment used in optical dispensing.
+ Basic optical lab finishing skills.
+ Sound interpersonal and retail optical sales skills.
+ Able and willing to cross-train in the procedures for contact lens dispensing.
+ Two (2) years of college level optical technology program or equivalent apprenticeship.
Notes:
Travel locations include: LVK, SAL, ORC, RKW, CEC, CIN, BVT, SST, TNB, & NLR
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Optician, Dispensing Float
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon
REQNUMBER:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.