Optician- IL- Eye Institute
Company: Midwestern University
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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Job Description:
The Optician should have working knowledge of fitting and
dispensing eyewear and contact lenses of varying complexity. They
should have an understanding of product options and are comfortable
making recommendations based on the needs of the patient/customer.
An understanding of varying vison plans and benefits including
Medicaid is preferred. The optician should show an interest in
mentoring students within the Optometry program and should enjoy
working with the public as part of a team. The optician ideally
should have earned an American Board of Opticianry / National
Contact Lens Examiners (ABO/NCLE) certification. Job
Requirements:Essential Duties and Responsibilities* Become and
maintain competence in the use of the Eye Institute - Downers Grove
electronic health record system.* Ensure that electronic medical
records in their area of responsibility are completed and closed by
the end of the clinical day.* Be responsible for frame inventory,
frame board management, meeting with frame representatives,
tracking product sales, merchandising, theft prevention, and
participate in the marketing plan.* Manage continuity of care for
each patient encounter in the optical and ensure appropriate follow
up has been established.* Assist in identification of discrepancies
in patient needs and recommendations* Provide the Associate Dean of
Clinical Affairs and Clinic Manager with information necessary to
assure appropriate eyewear recommendations are present for each
encounter.* Maintain active participation in the University and
College community through participation in University campus
activities.* Participate in University outreach activities.*
Maintain active participation in state, regional and national
professional organizations.* Support scholarly activity of the
Students, Faculty and Self.* Maintain an open line of communication
with the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Clinic Manager.*
Establish a welcoming atmosphere to support morale and to promote
collegiality among colleagues, staff and students.* Be a positive
role model for colleagues, staff and students.* Guide and advise
students on professional conduct and ethical behavior.* Maintain an
open-door policy.* Work with students, under the supervision of
faculty in the teaching and application of optometric practice
development principles, such as the selection and marketing of
ophthalmic products, patient education, and service.* Follow the
appropriate professional standards of care and clinic protocols.*
Assist in the identification of challenges and recommendation of
solutions for the Eye Institute faculty, staff and students.*
Follow Federal and Midwestern policies with respect to patient
privacy protection.* Report misconduct, patient abandonment,
refusal to comply with established protocol, or disregard for the
patient's welfare to the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and
Clinic Manager.* Perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory
ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory
responsibilities.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to work
in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular,
predictable, in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma
or GED required. American Board of Opticianry /National Contact
Lens Examiners (ABO/NCLE) certification is preferred. Dispensing
Optician state licensing preferred. Must have at least 5 years of
experience in a clinical environment or 3-5 years of experience in
a clinical environment with the ABO/NCLE certification. Lens edging
services preferred. Strong record in sales.Computer SkillsComputer
proficiency in EHR computer software systems, MS Office (Word,
Excel, Outlook). Language SkillsBasic skills: Ability to read and
comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively
present information and respond to questions from groups of
managers, clients, customers and the general publicReasoning
AbilityBasic skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in
standardized situations.Mathematical AbilityIntermediate skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts,
interests, commissions and proportions, percentages, area,
circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic
algebra and geometry.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of
this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk,
use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and
hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch
or crawl. Ability to tolerate repeated routine tasks. The employee
must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally
lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or
applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin
or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender
(including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual
orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past,
current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic
information; or any other protected class, in accord with all
federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a),
250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies
with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke
Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies
with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay
Acts.
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