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The Optician position at Illinois College of Optometry is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the relevant field.

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Chicago, Illinois, 60616, United States

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ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY

Job Description

ILLINOIS EYE INSTITUTE

LEVEL: Non-Exempt

SALARY/RATE: $23 per hour

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Coordinator of the Eyewear Center

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides patient support and assistance in the Eyewear CenterUses comprehensive knowledge of lens, options, and frame properties to fit patients with prescribed Rx Explains Insurance plans and coverage to patientsUnderstands all major Vision plansDispenses eyewear to patientsRepairs, adjusts, and augments patient optical frames and lensesProvides direction and instruction for ICO optometry studentsManages Eyewear Center reception desk when neededAssists with primary immediate operations in Eyewear CenterProvides support and problem-solving for all internal customers and patients Assures eyewear order quality controlProvides the immediate supervisor with relevant and timely feedback regarding data and material issuesSubmits to regular review of skill advancement, including Opticianry, posting, and Vision insurance plans Must acquire mastery of IEI practice management software and insurance plan coverage Must meet EWC sales goals

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Other job-related duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager for the EWC or SR. Director of IEI Administration

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Highly skilled, experienced professional optician.Minimum 2 Years of healthcare/Optician experienceProfessional and friendly communication with all staff and vendorsRequires a strong commitment to the accuracy of patient dataRequires the ability to handle a variety of tasks with speed, attention to detail, and accuracyAbility to thrive in a team-driven environmentHigh school diplomaPractice management data entry software experienceDemonstrated data/ software and technology skillsProficient user of Windows programsHighly efficient multi-taskerSkilled communicatorMaturity in judgment and demeanorProfessional ethicsAbility to meet deadlines regardless of circumstances or pressuresAttendance must be in accordance with College Policy

The Illinois College of Optometry and the Illinois Eye Institute has no contract or implied contract with its employees concerning the terms and conditions of employment. The Illinois College of Optometry and the Illinois Eye Institute and its employees each have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and no officer or employee of the Illinois College of Optometry or Illinois Eye Institute has the authority to alter or amend this expressed policy except the President, who is authorized to alter or amend this expressed policy only in writing. Termination issues regarding faculty are governed by the Faculty Handbook.

The Illinois College of Optometry provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Optician in Chicago, Illinois at Illinois College of Optometry

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