Certified Optician Job at Refuah Health Center in Forge Spring Village

Job Location: SPRING VALLEY, NY 10977

Position Type: Regular

Salary Range: $30.00 - $48.00 HourlyJob Shift: Full TimeYour privacy is important to us. All applications are strictly confidential. Refuah Healthis a federally qualified health center offering comprehensive care in Rockland and Sullivan Counties. We are over one hundred healthcare professionals strong with three decades’ experience providing unparalleled patient care. As an FQHC, we specialize in accessible and affordable care for low income and high-risk residents. We believe in the power of people to create great care and we are inviting the best healthcare professionals to build their career with us! Why Refuah? Join a collegial team of primary and specialty care professionals Five modern state of the art facilities Flexible schedules for maximum work-life balance Financial stability with no billing or overhead responsibility New graduates and experienced candidates encouraged to apply

Optician Responsibilities: Take precise measurements of patients’ eyes and faces to ensure proper fit and comfort of eyewear. Interpret and fill prescriptions provided by ophthalmologists or optometrists. Promote healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.

Refuah Benefits: Competitive Compensation: Our salaries are in line with fair market value, reflecting your skills and dedication.

Comprehensive Benefits: We provide full benefits, including life, health, dental, and vision coverage, ensuring your well-being. Financial Planning: Benefit from our 403B plan, ensuring your financial security for the future. Student Loan Assistance: Our facilities are eligible for NHSC loan repayment and NYS Public Loan Forgiveness to help manage your financial burden. Tax Advantages: Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Cards Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous PTO accruals and up to 13 Paid Holidays. Live, Work and Play in Rockland: Situated along the majestic Hudson River Easy drive to New York City and airports Scenic waterfront villages Mountain vistas and parks; hiking and biking trails Prestigious schools and universities Vibrant health, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and construction industries

Qualifications: Valid New York State Optical License (required). Strong understanding of optical principles, lens designs, and eyewear troubleshooting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Professional appearance, reliability, and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively with patients and team members in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience as a Licensed Optician is preferred. Stand for long periods of time. Physical Environment The ability to manage merchandise throughout the store that weighs up to 50 lbs. Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Minimal risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens, infected waste, and radiation. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. Reaching, pushing, pulling, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.