Description:
UFCW Local 7 - $ $25.92 - $29.78

"May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums: https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts.

Job Summary:

Assists patients in selecting eyeglasses, measures patients facial and ocular dimensions, orders, checks, and adjusts eyeglasses and/or contact lenses to fit patient, and performs duties related to optical dispensing. May work with Optometrist in fitting contact lenses. Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of ones actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems.

Essential Responsibilities:

• This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.


• Assists patients in selecting eyeglasses or contact lenses to conform to prescription specifications. Measures patients facial and/or ocular dimensions. Measures base curve, thickness, and power to verify prescription accuracy of eyeglasses and/or contact lenses.


• Greets and signs-in patients when they arrive. Refers and may schedule patients for eye examinations.


• Verifies patients KP Optical benefits, check eligibility, records benefits usage and charts information utilizing appropriate and related systems. Uses knowledge of lens types and materials to enter orders on POS system for manufacturing. May be required to use CIS for charting and recording information.


• Trouble shoots patient vision and frame fitting problems. Adjusts finished eyeglasses and modifies lenses for proper fit. Performs major and minor frame repairs.


• Inspects and verifies new product and patient orders coming from the optical lab. Responsible for inventory control. Keeps current on product and availability.


• Responsible for daily cash accounting.


• May support Optometrist in screening when Assistant is not available.


• Communicates with Optometrist to minimize rework.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an optician or contact lens technician. ABO/NCLE, COA, COT, ROA or other comparable current certification may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities and the ability to understand Kaiser Permanente customer needs.
• Testing Required: Must successfully complete the performance skill assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred certification by the ABO/ and/or NCLE.

Primary Location: Colorado,Wheat Ridge,Wheat Ridge Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 08:01 AM
Working Hours End: 05:01 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: C02|UFCW|Local 7
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Wheat Ridge Medical Offices - Optical Dispensing - 1608
Pay Range: $25.91 - $29.78 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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