Optician
- Employer
- Marshall B. Ketchum University
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Specialized Institutions
Job Details
JOB SUMMARY
Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) at Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) is seeking applicants for the position of Optician to join the Optical Department at the Los Angeles location. The UECLA clinic proudly serves a predominantly underprivileged population in South Central Los Angeles. We are a fast-paced, high complexity practice and offer several specialty services to those in need. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about providing care in this environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist patients with frame and lens selections
- Perform frame adjustments
- Process and submit lab orders for frames and lenses
- Process and submit lab orders for contact lenses
- Assist in calling patients when their orders are ready for pickup and set appointments when needed
- Help maintain contact lens trials and fitting sets
- Help with monthly invoices, meeting with frame vendors and provide input on frame inventory
- Stay up-to-date on current lens designs through continuing education (provided)
- Stay up-to-date on special programs and discounts and offer to eligible patients
- Interact with student interns as they practice performing the above tasks on their patients
- Coordinate with the front desk administrators, directors and biller to ensure continuity of care and completion of tasks
- Help with translating between English and Spanish
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Fluency in Spanish is preferred. This is a full-time position with a benefits package. Hourly rate will be determined based on experience and training of the candidate.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The minimum amount of education and experience that an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties of the position is as follows:
- High school diploma or GED (general education development test); AND
- Preference will be given to applicants with experience in an optical setting and those who are board-certified opticians.
Organization
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
MBKU is a private, non-profit, accredited educational institution, located in Fullerton, California. MBKU is a comprehensive health care university, built upon a legacy of over 110 years of academic excellence and clinical education. The founder of SCCO at MBKU, was a medical doctor, pharmacist, and passionate advocate for medical education. The mission of MBKU is to educate caring, inspired health care professionals who are prepared to deliver collaborative, patient-centric health care in an inter-professional environment.
Created as SCCO, and expanded to offer a range of inter-professional programs and health care initiatives, MBKU also has a School of Physician Assistant Studies and a College of Pharmacy. This is an exciting time for health care, for medical innovation and education, and for our community. We believe the future is bright, and look forward to advancing it together.
BENEFITS
MBKU provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, free vision exams, short and long term disability, generous paid time off plans, a university-sponsored retirement plan. See our website under Employment for more details regarding benefits of working for MBKU (www.ketchum.edu).
MBKU is an equal opportunity employer; requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
MBKU is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, it is University policy to prevent the unlawful discrimination against students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment and patients requesting treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The University also prohibits sexual harassment and harassment on any of the above bases (please refer to the Title IX page for more information).
COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS
All MBKU employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees must show proof of vaccination by the first day of work. Requests for reasonable accommodation due to medical or religious reasons will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Website
- https://www.ketchum.edu/
- Telephone
- (714) 449-7459
- Location
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2575 Yorba Linda Blvd
Fullerton
California
92831
United States
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