Optician
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 15, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.
The Johns Hopkins University, Department of
Ophthalmology, is seeking anOpticianto join our team
of professionals. The Optician will conduct consultative sales of
prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses,
readers, sunglasses and other eyewear accessories, partner with
Opticians and Ophthalmic specialists who perform refractions and
issue vision prescriptions, and manage daily Optical store
operations.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
- Assist customers (patients, visitors and employees) with the selection of frames, lenses and lens treatments in a professional, ethical and confidential manner.
- Fit all types of eyewear including progressive and multi-focal lenses.
- Track and inspect lab work prior to notifying the patient that their order is ready.
- Order lenses from approved eyeglass lab vendors.
- Address and resolve patient concerns related to eyewear performance and product warrantees.
- Order and return store inventory based on Wilmer Optical expectations.
- Monitor latest frame styles and make recommendations for new lines to Wilmer Optical.
- Ensure the store is presented appropriately (meticulously clean, all boards are full, appropriate signage is in place, glasses information ready for customers to review).
- Meet monthly with the Optician Supervisor.
- Attend required training and mandatory meetings.
- Build strong business relationships with referring physicians. Keep them informed about available inventory, lab services, vendor options, product warrantees, pricing and consultative selling.
- Meet and exceed established sales goals for the store.
Other Job Functions
- Adjust and repair frames.
- Prepare and submit all daily sales reports and deposits to Wilmer Finance within a timely fashion.
- Process all invoices for payment through Wilmer Finance.
- Maintain courier bags.
- Provide float coverage as requested to other Wilmer Optical stores.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
- One year of Optical retain experience required. ABO certification is strongly preferred and is required after two years of service.
Classified Title: Optician
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: Min $16.32 - Max $25.50 HRLY ($47,736
budgeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Oph Wilmer Vision Services
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s
good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may
vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience,
market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns
Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees'
health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found
here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description
above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this
position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these
guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester
hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of
experience. Additional related experience may substitute for
required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is
permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may
be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required
for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are
completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered
eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional
information confirming their academic completion date.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a
pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to
hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent
with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal
history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment
at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the
university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a
candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the
conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or
function.
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, theJHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visitaccessibility.jhu.edu.
Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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