Optician II

The Optician II measures the pupillary distance of patients. This position advises patients on selection of frames, proper fit, and types of lenses. The optician dispenses eyewear, ensures proper fit, and makes repair to glasses as required.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health’s mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi Health values
• Measures the pupillary distance of patient
• Advises patient on selection of frames, proper fit, types of lenses
• Prices lenses and frames, and all items sold in the Optical Shop
• Dispenses eyewear, ensuring proper fit, making repairs to glasses as required
• Collects payments from patients for services or arranges alternative payment methods (gift funds, etc.)
• Notifies patients on arrival of glasses for pick-up
• Purchases all stock/equipment for the Optical Shop
• Conduct annual physical inventories
• Prepares patient Medicaid, Medicare, Eye Treatment, Ward of Court, Workmen Compensation forms for filing
• Observes and supervises all financial transactions
• Assumes responsibility for various bookkeeping functions such as posting, pricing, copying, checking monthly statements, billing, etc.
• Prepares periodic and special reports as requested by Manager
• Responsible for Medicaid/Medicare filing, indigent filing of claims and follows up on refilings. Maintains all records.
• Responsible for accurate daily patient log sheet
• Assumes responsibilities for deposits and payments from appropriate gift funds
• Determines the patient’s ability to pay for Optical services
• Maintains rapport with doctors, clinic and administrative personnel
• Attends seminars for continuing educations in Optics

Job Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Minimum of three years of experience performing work related to optical activities and associated general clerical duties
• Licenses/Certification required: ABO Certification and/or continuing studies desirable

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skills in:
o use of Vertomer, electronic glass cleaner, P.D. Stick, Pupilometer, other equipment/instruments for fitting/repair of eye glasses
o using precision in inspection of glasses, Lensometer verification of lenses
• Effective interpersonal communication, courtesy/tact. Ability to use age appropriate communication skills
• Record keeping skills, ability to keep accurate patient account balances, and use of calculator, standard office equipment

Knowledge of:
o medical terminology applicable to Ophthalmology.
o techniques in fitting/dispensing/repair of eyewear.
o administrative functions including billing/purchasing/pricing.
o community agencies/resources for patient assistance of referrals