Status:  Full Time

Shift:     Mon - Fri 8-5pm

Exempt: No 

Summary:

Apprentice Opticians are an entry level or un-certified Opticians. Previous training may include enrollment in college/technical courses designed for optical professionals or ‘on the job’ training by an experienced A.B.O. Certified Optician.

Apprentice Opticians recommend eyeglass frames, lenses, and lens coatings after considering the prescription and the customer’s occupation, habits, and facial features. Apprentice Opticians measure the patient’s eyes, including pupil distance and the distance between the ocular surface and the lens. They may also obtain & verify a customer’s prescription with the previous optometrist or ophthalmologist. Apprentice Opticians prepare work orders that give ophthalmic laboratory technicians’ the information needed to grind and insert lenses into a frame. After the glasses are made, opticians verify that the lenses have been ground to specifications (Lensometer).Then they may reshape or bend the frame so that the eyeglasses fit the customer properly and comfortably. Apprentice Opticians are responsible for frame repairs and giving instructions about adapting to, wearing, or caring for eyeglasses. Apprentice Opticians can be the primary sales person of the dispensary OR a technical lab employee-They are typically responsible for maintaining the inventory levels of the frame selection and often oversee the contact lens department as well.

Other information:

Other Information

 1. 1 year of medical office, eye clinic, or optometric industry experience required.

 2. EMR/computer charting experience required.

 3. Customer service and sales experience is required.

 4. Basic knowledge of physics, anatomy, computers, small hand tools, Lensometer, auto-refractor, and inventory management preferred.

 5. Manual or Physical Skill Required: Physical ability to perform all optical duties – Manual dexterity (skill with small tools), ability to see details at close range, effective verbal communication for sales & education purposes

 6. Associated degree or a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

 7. Physical Effort Required:

Overall strength requirement: Light

Strength – Light

Push – Occasionally

Pull – Occasionally

Carry – Occasionally

Lift – Occasionally

Sit – Frequently

Stand – Frequently

Walk – Frequently

Responsibilities:

Apprentice Opticians are an entry level or un-certified Opticians. Previous training may include enrollment in college/technical courses designed for optical professionals or ‘on the job’ training by an experienced A.B.O. Certified Optician.

Apprentice Opticians recommend eyeglass frames, lenses, and lens coatings after considering the prescription and the customer’s occupation, habits, and facial features. Apprentice Opticians measure the patient’s eyes, including pupil distance and the distance between the ocular surface and the lens. They may also obtain & verify a customer’s prescription with the previous optometrist or ophthalmologist. Apprentice Opticians prepare work orders that give ophthalmic laboratory technicians’ the information needed to grind and insert lenses into a frame. After the glasses are made, opticians verify that the lenses have been ground to specifications (Lensometer).Then they may reshape or bend the frame so that the eyeglasses fit the customer properly and comfortably. Apprentice Opticians are responsible for frame repairs and giving instructions about adapting to, wearing, or caring for eyeglasses. Apprentice Opticians can be the primary sales person of the dispensary OR a technical lab employee-They are typically responsible for maintaining the inventory levels of the frame selection and often oversee the contact lens department as well.