Optician

Provides comprehensive vision care in a community based educational clinic setting. Collaborates to combine technical expertise and patient education.

• Assists with patient exams, including vision screenings and diagnostic tests.
• Performs pre-testing procedures such as measuring visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and other eye health assessments.
• Captures patient histories and document symptoms, medications, and relevant health information.
• Educates patients on eye care, correct lens application and maintenance of glasses or contact lenses.
• Provides guidance to patients in choosing, fitting, and obtaining eyeglasses and contact lenses based on prescription specifications, lifestyle considerations, and individual preferences.
• Adjusts, repairs, and maintains eyeglasses and frames as needed.
• Maintains accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with clinic policies and privacy regulations.
• Collaborates with the clinical team to provide seamless, patient-centered care.
• Supports community education programs, workshops, and outreach initiatives related to eye health.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Two years' relevant experience.
• Experience in optometric or ophthalmology practice.
• Strong knowledge of eye anatomy, vision correction devices, and diagnostic testing procedures.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to accurately measure, fit, and dispense eyewear.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.
• Proven commitment to patient education, community outreach, and promoting eye health. Ability to multitask and maintain a safe, organized clinical environment.

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2026-06-24