Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum three (3) years experience as a dispensing or fabricating optician.
Minimum two (2) years experience in optometric or optical practice where contact lenses have been dispensed or current Kaiser Permanente Contact Lens experience.

Education

License, Certification, Registration

American Board of Opticianry Basic Certification within 24 months of hire from American Board of Opticianry

Additional Requirements:

Demonstrate working knowledge of ophthalmic dispensing theory and practice.
Demonstrate working knowledge with contact lens equipment and instrumentation.
Basic mathematics.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with optometry and ophthalmology terminology.
Demonstrate thorough product knowledge, including lens materials, designs and coatings, frame structure and adjustment techniques, contact lens materials, design, and fitting process.
Skills/Abilities: (include equipment operation):
Ability to maintain a good working relationship between the reception area and Optical Dispensing, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Contact Lens Services, to ensure delivery of an effective and high quality Eye Care Services program.
Ability to operate dispensing equipment, including; lens hand edger, lensometer, frame warmer, pupilometer, zyl hinge repair unit, and various optical hand tools.
Demonstrate proficiency in use of equipment and instrumentation used in contact lens practice.
Operation of basic office machines (photocopier, 10-key, card imprinter, and computer keyboard).
Demonstrate effective customer service skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate effective selling skills and tactfully influence patient choices.
Able to work in a high-volume department and prioritize multiple assigned tasks.
Able to respond effectively to requests from members/patients, providers, and other coworkers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum one (1) year Optical Laboratory experience or equivalent.
Minimum two (2) years experience in optometry or optical practice where contact lenses have been dispensed.
Recent contact lens dispensing experience.
Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of Kaiser Permanente Vision Care Program, policies & procedures, behavior guidelines, and familiarity with HMO concepts.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of optical theory, ocular treatment, and product knowledge.
Working knowledge of Kaiser Permanente computer systems pertinent to performing the functions of this position.
Fitting consultation training (color and frame fashion).
Use and care of tools and equipment used in optical dispensing.
Thorough knowledge of contact lens dispensing practice.
Skills/Abilities: (including equipment operation)
Basic optical lab finishing skills.
Demonstrated experience with contact lens measuring and modification instruments.
Including: radiuscope, peak scope, diameter and thickness gauges, lensometer and contact lens modification unit.
Excellent interpersonal and retail optical sales skills.
Ability to operate electric and butane soldering units.
Ability to use basic computer applications (spreadsheets and word processing).
Ability to operate basic office machines.

Notes:

Travel locations include: Longview, Salmon Creek, Orchards, Rockwood, Clackamas, Central Interstate, Beaverton, Tanasbourne, Sunset, & North Lancaster

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