Optician jobs in Columbus, GA

Optician measures and fits contact lenses and eyeglass frames based on prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. Takes precision measurements of eyes using a pupilometer and other devices to ensure proper fit of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Being an Optician assists and advises customers in selecting frames based on their prescription, lifestyle needs, and style preferences. Inspects lenses for quality, fits and adjusts eyewear, and repairs eyewear as needed. Additionally, Optician instructs customer on correct eyeglasses and contact lens care and maintenance. May process work orders and sales. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Applicable License. Requires Licensed Optician. Typically reports to a manager. Optician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Optician
  • Valley Healthcare System Inc
  • Columbus, GA FULL_TIME
  • Summary: Assist the Optometrist in providing professional services to patients, take patient history, and perform preliminary and advanced testing. Perform prescription verification, frame and lens selection based on prescription and lifestyle.  

    Duties and Responsibilities: The authority and duties of the Optician shall include but not be limited to: 

    1. Interpreting the results of eye examinations, using prescriptions written by Optometrists and Ophthalmologists
    2. Advising patients on frame weights, materials, styles and colors
    3. Recommending lenses, coatings and frames to suit customers’ needs
    4. Measuring customers to determine suitable types and styles of frames
    5. Adjusting frames so they fit properly
    6. Preparing orders for glasses and contact lenses by checking prescriptions, lens thickness and other specifications
    7. Making sure that orders for glasses and contact lenses have been processed accurately
    8. Fill ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fit and adapt lenses and frames, utilizing optical prescription
    9. Dispense quality product
    10. Verify visual acuity, analyze and interpret prescriptions and lens design, measure pupillary distances (distance and near), bifocal, trifocal, and progressive placement, select and measure frames for facial contour: eye size, bridge size, temple length.
    11. Perform any other duties asked by supervisor when needed.  

    Evaluation: The evaluation of work performance, including: specific duties, responsibilities, demeanor, and work ethic, will be ongoing and implemented by the CEO per center policies.

    Minimum Qualifications: 

    1. 2 years’ experience working as an License Optician 
    2. Minimum of High School diploma or G.E.D.
    3. Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet and exceed customers’ expectations   
    4. Ability to work well within a team
    5. Strong attention to detail 

    PREFERRED:   

    1. State licensure or certification by a nationally-recognized opticianary association
    2. Sales/retail experience
    3. ABOC-AV or NCLE-AC certification 

    Compliance: Adhere to company policies and procedures and all Federal, State and Local medical service requirements. To include HIPAA Privacy & Security.

    Confidentiality (HIPAA): Every employee is required to sign a Pledge of Confidentiality. Failure to comply with our Pledge of Confidentiality can or will lead to immediate termination of employment. Confidentiality applies to a patient’s Personal Health Information (PHI) and includes: written, oral and electronic communications. Each employee has an obligation to maintain confidentiality after their employment/association with this facility ends. 

    Security (HIPAA): Every employee is required to protect their computer log-on and password. You must secure your work area prior to leaving it unattended for an extended period of time. You are required to log-off of your computer and secure your work area prior to leaving at the end of the day. If you have a responsibility for closing or locking files, securing equipment, or locking the building and you do not comply with these requirements, you will be subject to reprimand and/or termination based upon the infraction. We are required by law to protect patient privacy, identifiable patient information, and all properties containing such information.

    Physical Requirements: Varied activities include standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting.  Employee must possess full range of body motion including the ability to assist or lift patients when necessary; occasional weight bearing to exceed 50  pounds,  use of portable stretchers/wheelchairs encouraged. Employee must possess hand-eye coordination with normal range of vision and hearing abilities. This position frequently requires working under stressful conditions and frequently requires irregular work hours.

    Environmental Working Conditions:   This position includes both administrative and medical responsibilities. Employee is frequently exposed to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medical cleaning and processing solutions which my included ionizing radiation plus other elements common in a clinical environment.

    THIS POSITION IS AT RISK FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
     TO BLOOD AND/OR BODILY FLUIDS

  • 19 Days Ago

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Optician
  • Links Staffing
  • Auburn, AL FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for an experienced optician to join a high-performing private optometrist practice in Auburn, Alabama! This position would provide you with the opportunity to help patients find the per...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Optician
  • West Georgia Eye Care Center
  • Columbus, GA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionWest Georgia Eye Care Center, an affiliate of Eye Health America, is a growing, multi-specialty ophthalmology practice. Our focus is on excellence in patient care and creating an exceptiona...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Optician
  • Sweetwater Care
  • Opelika, AL FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for an experienced optician to join a high-performing private optometrist practice in Auburn, Alabama! This position would provide you with the opportunity to help patients find the per...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Optician
  • Links Staffing
  • Opelika, AL FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for an experienced optician to join a high-performing private optometrist practice in Auburn, Alabama! This position would provide you with the opportunity to help patients find the per...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Optician
  • Sweetwater Care
  • Phenix, AL FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for an experienced optician to join a high-performing private optometrist practice in Auburn, Alabama! This position would provide you with the opportunity to help patients find the per...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Dietitian, Outpatient Endocrinology
  • Piedmont Columbus Med. Group
  • Columbus, GA
  • Description: JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for providing clinical nutrition services, including nutrition assessment, modifie...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Optician
  • National Vision
  • Columbus, GA
  • Company Description America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Dietitian
  • Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
  • Columbus, GA
  • Overview: Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize in...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Urgent Care Physician / Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (MD / DO / Physician / NP or PA)
  • CRH
  • Lagrange, GA
  • Urgent Care Physician/Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Annual Bonus and Competitive Pay Peachtree Immediate Care i...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Proc Support Tech- FT/ Days, Northside
  • Piedmont Columbus Northside
  • Columbus, GA
  • Description: RESPONSIBLE FOR: Prepares OR and anesthesia equipment and supplies necessary for administration of general,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Proc Suppor Tech-PRN-PCR
  • Piedmont Columbus Midtown
  • Columbus, GA
  • Description: RESPONSIBLE FOR: Prepares OR and anesthesia equipment and supplies necessary for administration of general,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Oncology
  • Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers, PC
  • LaGrange, GA
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Histology Technologist in Columbus, Georgia
  • K.A. Recruiting, Inc.
  • Columbus, GA
  • Apply for this great opportunity as a Histotechnologist in the Columbus, Georgia area for permanent hire! Position is in...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet the flat terrain of the coastal plain. As such, Columbus has a varied landscape of rolling hills on the north side and flat plains on the south. The fall line causes rivers in the area to decline rapidly towards sea level. Textile mills were established here in the 19th and early 20th centuries to take advantage of the water power from the falls. Columbus was developed along the Chattahoochee River. Interstate 185 runs east of the city, with acc...
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Income Estimation for Optician jobs
$43,063 to $56,024
Columbus, Georgia area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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