Optician

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Unit/Department/Team

The Optical team at Lakewood Health System provides patients with high-quality eyewear solutions and optical services that support vision care. Working closely with optometrists, technicians, and clinic staff, the team ensures patients receive personalized recommendations, proper fittings, and education on eyewear options and care.

Mission for Position

Support high-quality vision care by assisting patients with eyewear selection, fittings, and adjustments while ensuring accurate prescription fulfillment and excellent patient experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Optician assists patients in selecting, fitting, and adjusting eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other corrective eyewear based on prescriptions from optometrists or ophthalmologists. This role ensures proper lens fabrication, accurate interpretation of prescriptions, and high-quality eyewear dispensing while delivering exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include assisting patients with frame and lens selection, taking precise optical measurements, fitting and adjusting eyewear, processing orders and insurance transactions, maintaining inventory and displays, and educating patients on proper eyewear care and use. The Optician works collaboratively with providers and clinic staff to support efficient optical operations and a positive patient experience.

Position Type

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ABO certification or state optician licensure preferred (if applicable).

Ideal Candidate

• Strong understanding of optical terminology, lens type, and frame fitting techniques.
• Strong attention to detail/accuracy in measurements and order processing.
• Demonstrates strong customer service and patient communication skills.
• Maintains attention to detail in optical measurements and order accuracy.
• Educates patients clearly on lens options, frame selection, and eyewear care.
• Creates a welcoming retail environment that promotes patient satisfaction.

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email humanresources@lakewoodhealthsystem.com.

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Rhonda Cichos to discuss the possibilities further:

Rhonda Cichos, Optical Supervisor

E: rhondacichos@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

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