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Norton Sound HealthPosted 3 weeks ago

Optician Uncertified

$26,410–$33,380 year

On-siteNome, Alaska, United States

InternshipAssociates DegreeMedium

Job Summary

Fit, adjust, and repair eyewear while assisting patients with contact lens insertion and removal. Take patient measurements for multi-focal lenses, interpret prescriptions, and order eyewear from the lab. Maintain accurate accounting records, complete billing sheets with correct fees, and submit reports to the Billing department. Counsel patients on eye care financial matters and third-party payment sources. Register as an apprentice with the State of Alaska Department of Labor within 30 days of hire.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • 1 year(s) working in an office setting
  • Register as an apprentice with the State of Alaska Department of Labor within 30 days of hire
  • Optician License or equivalent certification for promotion within 1 year of hire, or within four (4) ABO exam cycles following completion of 1800 hours as an apprentice
  • Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment
  • Sit less than half the workday
  • Stand and/or walk more than half the workday
  • Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
  • View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time
  • Lift or carry unaided less than 25 pounds
  • Push or pull using up to moderate force
  • See and hear with normal acuity
  • Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substances
  • Minimal travel is required (less than 25% of the time)
  • Travel is required via large aircraft
  • Travel is required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft
  • I attest that I do not have any physical, mental or medical impairment or disability that would limit my job performance
  • Affirmation of understanding of job duties
  • Approval of Job Description
  • All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization's values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride
  • Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others
  • All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software
  • Knowledge of eye wear fit
  • All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork
  • All employees should have patient/customer service skills
  • All employees should have interpersonal skills
  • All employees should have good communication skills
  • All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance
  • All employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions
  • All employees should have the ability to actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding
  • All employees should have the ability to manage their work accordingly
  • All employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality
  • Above average customer service skills

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