Govt. Health - Optician I - Open Until Filled

Sault Tribe - Saint Ignace, MI

Full-time

Saint Ignace, MI

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Under the direction of the Chief Optometrist, the Optician I will assist in organizing the optical dispensary. This includes, but is not limited to, front desk procedures, patient scheduling, frame/lens selection, fitting and ordering, communicating individual orders to the lab, assisting patients with frame/lens selection, verifying, dispensing, and repairing spectacles using knowledge of both physical and ophthalmic optics.

Responsibilities

• Front desk procedures.
• Patient scheduling.
• Frame/lens selection, fitting, and ordering.
• Ophthalmic optics, verifying, dispensing, and repairs.
• Stocking of frames from suppliers.
• Communicating individual orders to the optical lab.
• Pre-testing patients using ophthalmic instruments including, but not limited to, auto kerato-refractometers and non-contact tonometers.
• Ordering and stocking trial contact lenses.
• Contact lens instruction, procedure, and education.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of Paraoptometric experience preferred.
• Must undergo and successfully pass a background check.
• Must maintain a good moral character standing.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insured by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department.
• Must comply with annual driver's license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department.
• Must complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.
• Knowledge of spectacle fabrication and ophthalmic optics preferred.
• Knowledge of frame adjustment and repair preferred.
• Knowledge of contact lenses is preferred.
• Good listening skills are required.
• Must be able to prioritize responsibilities.
• Must be able to handle busy working conditions.
• Must maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Native American preferred.