Optician-Full Time Metairie
Company: Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Location: Metairie
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942,
but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal,
lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every
record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated
employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with
patients every day or support those who do, you are making a
difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner
Health and discover your future today! This job assists patients in
selecting, fitting, measuring, adjusting, and repairing eye wear.
Demonstrates proper techniques to insert, remove, and care for
contact lenses to patients. Provides patient education to ensure
patient have complete information and are aware of all options
available. This position includes:
Commision on sales
401k
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Flexible health spending account To 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. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description
is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job
and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or
all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are
subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required -
High School diploma or equivalent Work Experience Required - None
Preferred - 1 year related optical experience Knowledge Skills and
Abilities (KSAs)
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry
and retrieval of information.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the
ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various
software packages specific to role and keyboard.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong decision-making and delegation skills with the ability
to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate multiple work
assignments in a fast-paced environment under minimal
supervision.
- Ability to operate a computer and/or mainframe terminal and
multi-line telephone.
- Must be able to work flexible schedule.
- Ability to perform advance-level optician duties.
- Must be familiar with filing vision materials claims for
eyeglasses and contact lenses. electronically through web portal
(i.e., EyeMed, Spectera, Davis Vision).
- Must be willing to travel to other satellite locations when
necessary depending on staffing needs. Job Duties
- Assists customers with eyeglass and contact lens orders.
- Makes repairs, adjustments and other basic maintenance to eye
wear.
- Documents patient and order information.
- Provides excellent customer service.
- Reviews prescriptions to ensures accurate measurements.
- Places contact lens Rx orders and orders office supplies as
needed.
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including
but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to
the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be
performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
- Other related duties as required. The above statements describe
the general nature and level of work only. They are not an
exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and
skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at
any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local
laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements
that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures
compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. This
employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy
Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting
of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or
conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other
compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran
status, or disability status. Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of
force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently,
and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly
to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or
more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are
in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight
lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light
Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant
degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but
entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3)
when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing
the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the
weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress
and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an
industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker
even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Normal
routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as
part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform
or assist in emergency care or first aid. There is no occupational
risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent
works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk
for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the
environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation,
dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of
contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase
depending on the essential job duties of the role. Are you ready to
make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider an
individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the
open position on this careers website. Individuals who reside in
and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote
work position: Colorado, California, Washington, New York, and
Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site
accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding
the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation
to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee
Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or. This contact
information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used
to inquire about the status of applications. We are proud to be an
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We
are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and
providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on
race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related
conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical
disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military
status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any
other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or
local law. These protections extend to applicants and all
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