Retail Ophthalmic Dispensing Trainee

Summary:Assist customers with frames selection fits and dispenses technical information to interpret prescriptions and assist customers with their selection of optical products/ Class and Pay Rate:Pay Class: Full TimePay Rate: $20 - $30per hourEssential Responsibilities: each customer in frame and lens customers with accurate product information regarding frames lens selections and other customers covered by Third Party insurance with accurate information regarding benefits to ensure proper selection of frames and frames/lens extras and the customer of any additional charges not covered by their Third Party insurance and interpret patients fit and dispense frames and other a clean and orderly dispensing for the accuracy of patient clearly with lab and Optometrist to ensure accuracy of education and experience requirements to become Licensed Optician within state/contract mandated time to privacy and confidential and proprietary company policies and procedures (i.e. HIPAA). in any/all training and educational activities necessary to fulfill at least the minimum requirements as specified within your departmental goals. This is in addition to the completion of any activities necessary for the maintenance of professional affiliations or organizational maintain the cleanliness of all equipment workstations and the overall facility on a daily required by changing business needs complete additional responsibilities as :High school diploma or & Background:Must have a current New York or Massachusetts Apprentice permit to of permit must be on file with the Human Resources DepartmentOne to three months of related experience and/or trainingLanguage Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manualsAbility to write routine reports and correspondenceAbility to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organizationMathematical Skills:Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest and percentagesAbility to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometryReasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram formAbility to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situationsEssential Responsibilities related to Physical Demands/Work Environment:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the associate is required to stand use hands and fingers to handle feel pick or pinch and talk or hear most of the time. The associate is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The noise level in this location is moderate (use of computers printers and machines).ActivityAmount of TimeNoneUnder 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3StandXWalkXSitXUse hands to finger handle or feelXReach with Hands and ArmsXClimb or balanceXStoop kneel crouch or crawlXTalk or hearXClose vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)Depth perception (three-dimensional vision ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)Essential Responsibilities related to Behavioral Characteristics:Basic computer literacyStrong communication skills and the desire to work with the publicPossess an outgoing positiveprofessional personality & appearanceAbility to work independently and as part of teamAbility to interact well with associatesAbility to perform multiple tasks simultaneouslyFlexibility to support changeAbility to work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable to initiate immediate interaction coordination and collaboration with team members clients customers & Security RequirementsAll Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities Associates may have access to covered information cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all a result Associates must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Companys Privacy & Security Training is an equal opportunity employer committed to the hiring advancement and fair treatment of individuals without regard to race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender national origin ethnicity disability or veteran status or any other protected status designated by federal state or local Position Compensation: Position provides competitive pay and benefits. Specific terms are set forth in the Companys collective bargaining agreement with a minimum pay rate of $20 per hour plus incentive. Starting pay may vary based on experience to a maximum of $30per hour. Incentive pay wage upgrades and overtime opportunities also specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job required by changing business needscomplete additional essential responsibilities as identified and assigned.