Opticians, Dispensing: 
Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. Assist client with inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses. Assist client with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust frame and lens position to fit client. May shape or reshape frames. Includes contact lens opticians.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Health Science |
| Indiana Average Salary | $29,940.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 43 days |
| Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 387 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 3.02 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 1,695 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 4.61 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Oral Communication
Customer Service
Information Gathering
Written Communication
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Integrity
Following Directions
Resource Allocation
Decision-making
Organization
Problem-solving
Technology and Tool Usage
Intellectual Risk-taking
Critical Thinking
Oral Communication
Customer Service
Information Gathering
Written Communication
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Integrity
Following Directions
Resource Allocation
Decision-making
Organization
Problem-solving
Technology and Tool Usage
Intellectual Risk-taking
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Getting Information
Interview patients to gather medical information
Gather medical information from patient histories
Gather information from doctor's prescription
Request reports or records
Collect clinical data
Gather medical information from patient histories
Gather information from doctor's prescription
Request reports or records
Collect clinical data
Documenting/Recording Information
Maintain dental or medical records
Maintain repair or maintenance records
Prepare records of customer charges
Process medical billing information
Maintain insurance records
Record medical history
Maintain repair or maintenance records
Prepare records of customer charges
Process medical billing information
Maintain insurance records
Record medical history
Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze optical data
Analyze medical or health data
Examine biological material specimens
Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients
Analyze medical or health data
Examine biological material specimens
Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Dispense prescribed eyeglasses, contact lenses, or vision correction devices
Order medical or medical support supplies, materials, and equipment
Order medical supplies or equipment
Inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies
Order medical or medical support supplies, materials, and equipment
Order medical supplies or equipment
Inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies
Training and Teaching Others
Educate patients in use of assistive, supportive, or health-related devices
Prepare medical reports or presentations
Prepare medical reports
Prepare medical reports or presentations
Prepare medical reports
Assisting and Caring for Others
Operate therapeutic medical instruments or equipment
Fit vision aids such as eyeglasses or contact lenses
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Assist practitioners in examining, evaluating, or treating patients
Fit vision aids such as eyeglasses or contact lenses
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Assist practitioners in examining, evaluating, or treating patients
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Merchandise healthcare products or services
Sell products or services
Sell services
Sell products or services
Sell services
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Verify completeness or accuracy of data
Verify accuracy of patient information
Detect discrepancies in records or reports
Verify accuracy of patient information
Detect discrepancies in records or reports
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Follow safety procedures and regulations in medical or medical support environments
Recommend medical devices, drugs, or treatments
Implement health or sanitation standards
Recommend medical devices, drugs, or treatments
Implement health or sanitation standards
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