Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Job Role Summary
The Optician II measures the pupillary distance of patients. This position advises patients on selection of frames, proper fit, and types of lenses. The optician dispenses eyewear, ensures proper fit, and makes repair to glasses as required.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Proactively contributes to Eskenazi's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi values
Measures the pupillary distance of patient
Advises patient on selection of frames, proper fit, types of lenses
Prices lenses and frames, and all items sold in the Optical Shop
Dispenses eyewear, ensuring proper fit, making repairs to glasses as required
Collects payments from patients for services or arranges alternative payment methods (gift funds, etc.)
Notifies patients on arrival of glasses for pick-up
Purchases all stock/equipment for the Optical Shop
Conduct annual physical inventories
Prepares patient Medicaid, Medicare, Eye Treatment, Ward of Court, Workmen Compensation forms for filing
Observes and supervises all financial transactions
Assumes responsibility for various bookkeeping functions such as posting, pricing, copying, checking monthly statements, billing, etc.
Prepares periodic and special reports as requested by Manager
Responsible for Medicaid/Medicare filing, indigent filing of claims and follows up on refilings. Maintains all records.
Responsible for accurate daily patient log sheet
Assumes responsibilities for deposits and payments from appropriate gift funds
Determines the patient's ability to pay for Optical services
Maintains rapport with doctors, clinic and administrative personnel
Attends seminars for continuing educations in Optics
Job Requirements
High school diploma (or equivalent) and completion of six-week course in optical training
Minimum of four years' experience performing work related to optical activities and associated general clerical duties
use of Vertomer, electronic glass cleaner, P.D. Stick, Pupilometer, other equipment/instruments for fitting/repair of eye glasses
using precision in inspection of glasses, Lensometer verification of lenses
Effective interpersonal communication, courtesy/tact. Ability to use age appropriate communication skills
Record keeping skills, ability to keep accurate patient account balances, and use of calculator, standard office equipment
Knowledge of:
medical terminology applicable to Ophthalmology.
techniques in fitting/dispensing/repair of eyewear.
administrative functions including billing/purchasing/pricing.
community agencies/resources for patient assistance of referrals
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana's best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.
