Optician Apprentice - Optical - Full Time

Summary

Optician Apprentice position is an on-the-job training program in which the employee will successfully complete a 2 year (24 month) New York State Ophthalmic Dispensing program including 1200 clock hours in fitting and adjusting ophthalmic eyewear, 600 clock hours in the verification and interpretation of prescriptions, and at least 600 clock hours in other aspects of practice and theory of dispensing such as neutralization and lens identification. 

Position will perform duties of optician assistant under the supervision of New York Licensed Opticians and Optical Supervisor including the design and dispense of ophthalmic products, assisting in optical inventory management and ordering of optical products. Employees will perform day to day optical office duties including utilization of Epic medical record, phones messages, and interactions with providers, colleagues and patients.  Employees will work well with other team members, adhering to strict confidentiality and continually utilizing excellent customer service skills. 

Experience

Previous employment in optical, optometry or ophthalmology. 

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent.  Completion of one year of mathematics such as algebra or geometry.  Completion of general or business math does not meet this requirement.

Essential Functions

1. Accurately interprets optical prescriptions (lenses and contacts).
2. Performs physical measurements for fitting of eyewear; accurately records information required and guides patient’s selection of appropriate eyewear. 
3. Performs final inspection of eyewear to American National Standards institute specifications. Delivers and adjusts eyewear according to departmental standards.
4. Maintains thorough knowledge of all products and services promoted or associated to realm of expertise espoused by office. 
5. Complies with established office policies and procedures, including thorough knowledge of price lists, product policies and encounters.
6. Understands and correctly applies optical pricing formulas to products.  Accurately calculates and documents all required information on optical patient encounters (e.g. charges, insurance allowances and/or discounts as appropriate).  Obtains necessary waivers and explains optical charges/billing as necessary to patients.
7. Assists in care and upkeep of department equipment and supplies – maintains a clean, well-organized work area.
8. Provides telephone and personal consultation to Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, patients and billing personnel.
9. Attends required meetings, complies with mandatory annual training and participates in professional development activities.
10. Maintains strict confidentiality and adheres to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned by Optical Supervisor and/or Director, Practice Administration Ophthalmology Services

update 6-6-25 

Pay Range $20.44 - 32.39/hour, DOE