Optician - 36 hours/week at Vancouver Clinic in Camas, Washington

Job Description:

OPTICIAN - VANCOUVER WA (USA) Will work 36 hours per week!

Will provide direct care to patients in the form of comprehensive, high quality optical dispensing and contact lens dispensing service. 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 include assisting and supporting the doctors of optometry and providing optimum care to contact lens patients. Will ensure all prescriptions are ordered, received, and dispensed as prescribed. Will assist 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.

EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).


• Minimum of two years of college level optical technology program or equivalent apprenticeship.


• American Board of Opticianry certification required within one year of hire. Must be able to obtain WA State Optician Apprentice credential while not ABO certified.


• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a dispensing or fabricating optician.


• Minimum two (2) years of experience in optometric or optical practice where contact lenses have been dispensed.


• Minimum one (1) year of Optical Laboratory experience or equivalent.


• Recent contact lens dispensing experience.

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program which includes insurance programs covering medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, generous time off, holidays, education reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Contact your recruiter for more information.

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of drug screen, background screen, and immunization requirements.