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Kaiser Permanente

Optical Dispenser

Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Optical Dispenser

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Under direct supervision, measures patient facial features, adjusts eyeglass frames, and assists patients in selecting optical items to conform to corresponding optical prescriptions and established procedures. Essential Responsibilities

Experience Assists members with the selection of frames and lenses. Takes orders for eyewear and miscellaneous optical items. Dispenses and adjusts eyewear and ophthalmic appliances, making minor repairs as required. Meets with patients to determine eyewear needs and provides information regarding eyewear, product options and services. Creates and maintains neat, attractive and sales-effective frame displays. Maintains departmental supplies including frame inventory, eyeglass cases, tools and equipment for daily operations. Receives and ships finished eyeglasses; checks prescriptions and processing conformance. Performs measurements and fittings, including facial feature measurements, to ensure proper eyewear fit. Interacts with labs, clinics and members to manage eyewear orders and prescriptions. Attends staff meetings and training as required, maintaining current knowledge of computer systems used in the department. Upholds Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures, and applicable laws. Assists providers and staff as needed to support patient care and service quality. Qualifications

One (1) year of recent full-time optical dispensing experience, which may include complete optical lab bench room work. Current knowledge of optical theory, practices and lab techniques, interpretation of prescription lenses/products, and the entire eyewear fabrication process including measure, fit, adjust and repair. High School Diploma/GED ABO Certification; Certificate of completion in Optical Dispensing from an accredited Ophthalmic Optics school. Education

As listed in Basic Qualifications above. License, Certification, Registration As listed in Basic Qualifications above. Additional Requirements

This is an on-call position; working days and hours may vary within the specified shift. Must be able to rotate into weekends. Back-up shifts include: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, 7:00 AM-12:00 PM, 1:00 PM-6:00 PM. Travel can include the Optical Lab, Baldwin Hills Vision Essentials and promotional eyewear shows at other Medical Center Service Areas. Notes

A well-qualified candidate will All other duties as required. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Health Care Provider Industries

Hospitals and Health Care Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

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