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Job Summary:
The Dispensing Optician will interpret and dispense optical prescriptions and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses to meet the customer's needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Measures eyes and facial contours to recommend proper size frames and to aid customer in selecting frames according to client's occupation, habits, and appearance.
- Grinds lenses according to prescription written by ophthalmologist or optometrist and fits lenses properly in frame.
- Fits eyeglasses to customer's satisfaction, making adjustments that may be required to achieve maximum comfort.
- Shows clients how to insert, remove, and care for contact lenses. Makes sure lenses fit the client properly.
- Makes minor repairs to damaged frames or replaces frames according to customer's wishes.
- May also fit low vision aids or cosmetic shells to cover blemished eyes.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Technical ability to carry out precision grinding of lenses.
- Good communication and sales skills for dealing with customers.
Education and Experience:
- Associate's degree in ophthalmic dispensing or optometric technology.
- Valid state license.
- Certification by the American Board of Opticianry and the National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO-NCLE).
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- May require prolonged periods of standing or bending.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
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