Optician, Casual

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY

Hennepin Healthcare has a current opening for an Optician in our CSC Optical Shop. This casual position will pick up day shifts.

Provide high quality optical services and products to our patients. In partnership with the department of Ophthalmology leadership, contribute to continued success and development of the HCMC Optical Shop.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in maintaining appropriate inventory of eyewear, accessories and supplies
• Assist patients with eyewear selection
• Educate patients regarding eyewear options and care of eyewear
• Perform appropriate eyewear measurements, adjustments, and minor repairs to eyewear
• Coordinate and prioritize workflow for eyewear orders
• Ensure eyewear orders are correct and dispensed to patients in timely manner
• Accurately and efficiently schedule and register patients utilizing the electronic health record
  
  
  
  • This includes verification of patient insurance and demographics
  
  
  
  
• Accurately and thoroughly document patient encounters using the electronic health record
• Facilitate reimbursement for all optical services rendered
• Perform other duties as assigned, but only when trained to do so

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of opticianry program
• Two years optician experience

OR

• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• American Board of Opticianry (ABO) certification
• Experience in an ambulatory health care setting
• Experience in charge and code entry for optical procedures

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer. Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Total Rewards Package:
We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.