Summary

Optician Apprentice position is an on-the-job training program in which the employee will successfully complete a 2 year (24 month) New York State Ophthalmic Dispensing program including 1200 clock hours in fitting and adjusting ophthalmic eyewear, 600 clock hours in the verification and interpretation of prescriptions, and at least 600 clock hours in other aspects of practice and theory of dispensing such as neutralization and lens identification.

Position will perform duties of optician assistant under the supervision of New York Licensed Opticians and Optical Supervisor including the design and dispense of ophthalmic products, assisting in optical inventory management and ordering of optical products. Employees will perform day to day optical office duties including utilization of Epic medical record, phones messages, and interactions with providers, colleagues and patients. Employees will work well with other team members, adhering to strict confiden...