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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Optician

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTwo Rivers, WI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • One year of experience in an optician role that includes dispensing eyeglasses and knowledge of equipment, lenses, frames, and new optometry technology is required.
  • Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including understanding growth and development across the life span, assessing and interpreting patient information, identifying age-specific needs, and providing care according to departmental policies and procedures.
  • Must be able to perform the physical demands of the position, including standing or walking for approximately 80% of the workday, frequently lifting and carrying supplies up to 10 pounds, and operating all equipment necessary for the job.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret prescriptions and assist patients in selecting appropriate eyewear.
  • Take optical measurements and measure and fit eyewear.
  • Instruct patients in cleaning and handling eyewear.
  • Assist patients in selecting lens types based on their needs.
  • Repair, adjust, and dispense prescription lenses and frames.
  • Inspect eyewear for quality before dispensing it to patients.
  • Assist with maintaining material and supply inventory and with the care and upkeep of department equipment, supplies, and work area.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including filing records of patient charges and applicable third-party coverage of eyewear.
  • Assist in preparing and writing reports, including daily deposits, inventory reports, and other reports as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
  • The position may require travel, with exposure to road and weather hazards.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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