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Optician

Fond du Lac BandCloquet🇺🇸United States

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Salary$22 - $25/hr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationCloquet, United States
Microsoft OutlookBackground ChecksData EntryFLSAMedical Terminology

Job description

JOB TITLE: Optician
Division/Department: Human Services – Medical Services
Location: Min No Aya Win Human Services Center - On Site
Reports To: Optical Manager
Probationary Period: 90 days – Full time, 120 days – Part time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Classification: Child-Related CA
Driver’s License: Level 0- No Driver's License Required.
Wage: $22.34 to $25.13 hourly.
  • Pre-test patients: interview patients and record health history and other appropriate findings..
  • Assists with selling, illustrating and demonstrating use of product, sizing, and dispensing spectacles and with follow up services including adjustments, repairs and troubleshoots eyeglass problems.
  • Documents and places orders for contact lenses and glasses.
  • Maintains all frame boards and their inventory practices and keeps them current according to stipulation in eyeglasses contract.
  • Performs complicated frame measurements necessary to assure cosmetically, physically and optically optimum spectacle performance, e.g. multi-focal lenses, special specification lenses.
  • Verifies spectacle prescriptions through use of lensometer, lens gauges and other instrumentation.
  • Performs minor frame repairs.
  • Take fundus photos and perform OCTs.
  • Performs additional procedures at the request of the optometrist, e.g. visual fields, vision training, etc.
  • Provides instruction on insertion, removal and care of contact lenses.
  • Orders all optical supplies and tools.
  • Appropriate/Professional work attire is required.
  • Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
  • Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.
  • Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
  • Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
  • Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
  • Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area.
  • Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.
  • No Driver's License Required.
  • Two years’ optician experience including providing direct service or Optician certification is required.
  • Understanding of medical terminology is required.
  • Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, data bases and/or data entry, Spreadsheets, and Microsoft Outlook is required.
  • Knowledge of Native American communities, culture, customs, and beliefs is preferred.
  • Experience working with Native Americans clients, communities and is able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
  • Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
  • Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
  • Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.
  • Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
  • Subject to immunization review and submitted proof of required vaccinations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Normal physical requirements.
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