CFS -Optician

Center For Sight is a market-leading practice known for superior patient service, state-of-the-art technology, innovative procedures, and world-class physicians. Center For Sight is one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty physician groups providing care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, and cosmetic facial surgery. With fourteen locations, over 40 providers, and a best-in-class team, Center For Sight is proud to be named the #1 practice in the area.

Location: VENICE, FLORIDA 34285

Licensed Opticians prepare and dispense lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other optical devices. They are also certified to accurately duplicate lenses by power without a prescription. Additionally, a board-certified optician, qualified and operating under board-established rules, may fill, fit, adapt, or dispense any soft contact lens prescription. They may also fill, fit, or dispense any extended wear or hard contact lens prescription to the extent authorized to do so by the prescribing allopathic or osteopathic physician or optometrist.

Essential Job Functions (other duties as required)

• Interpretation of prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and optometrists as evidenced by the prescriptions.
• Collection of eye measurements (pupillary distance, seg height, base curve, width, and thickness).
• Help clients select the best lens and treatment options based on their needs.
• Helping clients select the most appropriate frame for their facial structure and Rx.
• Troubleshoot patient vision and eyewear concerns based on patient needs.
• Able to neutralize and inspect prescription lenses for accuracy with a lensometer.
• Able to identify wanted and unwanted prism as evidenced by the written prescription.
• Navigate insurance websites to help patients understand available benefits and plan-related costs.
• Prepare orders for lab technicians to ensure the proper lenses are delivered.
• Adjusting eyeglasses to ensure a proper fit.
• Educating clients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care.
• Keeping track of orders, prescriptions, and inventory.
• Adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations. Follows the principles of the Compliance Program as well as the Code of Conduct.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of material, methods, instruments, and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and manage time accordingly in order to meet deadlines and requirements of the organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of progressive and other lens options available and the differences between them.
• Demonstrated knowledge of non-glare, polarized, and other lens treatments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of material options and the differences between them.
• Demonstrated ability to proficiently use a computer.

The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Fast-paced, deadline-oriented, confidential department. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Demonstrated ability to do excessive walking, standing, bending, and stooping.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or…