Optical Sales Associate - Portsmouth, United States - Tidewatereye

Description

**Optical Sales Associate - No weekends, No evenings**

at Tidewater Eye Centers Portsmouth, VA **SUMMARY**

Responsible for set-up, operation, and basic maintenance of equipment within the in-house optical lab.

Demonstrates quality patient service during interactions with patients, coworkers, and vendors:

Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities

Meets attendance and tardiness expectations

Is dependable; follows policies and procedures

Maintains professionalism in interactions with patients and coworkers

Performs quality work and consistently exhibits initiative

**Essential Job Responsibilities**

Preform proper efficient and productive use of lensometer for the purposes of lens product inspection respective of basis lens power requirements.

Ability to perform equipment maintenance including but not limited to that of wheel & motor/spindle change.

Ability to interpret eyeglass orders and lab destinations for order completion. Special Rx may require assistance from supervisor translate Rx requirement into finished product.

Maintaining and managing lab supply inventories.

Ability to troubleshoot production problems leading to unacceptable spoilage, production slowdowns, and sub-par product quality/service and advise supervisor of same and offer possible solution.

Tasks required to perform at an acceptable level to include but not be limited to; interpretation of Rx, perform production operations on lab equipment in accordance with established procedures, perform basic/routine maintenance of assigned equipment, ability to troubleshoot mal-functioning equipment and advise supervisor as to possible remedy, Lens wash & surface/cosmetic inspection, tool cutting and selection/replacement , Equipment set up for daily production in accordance with delivery/shipping.

Performs daily, weekly, and quarterly calibration of equipment and maintenance of calibration log sheets as directed by area supervisor.

Maintains work area and common areas of department in a neat, clean, and organized condition.

Willingly assists others as necessary to keep work current, meet deadlines or maintain even workload. Cooperates with other employees and demonstrates a good attitude. Performs an acceptable quantity and quality of work on time as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

***JOB QUALIFICATIONS*** *To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.*

**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**

High school diploma, some college or postsecondary optical lab training preferred.

Minimum three years of clinical experience, preferably in optical laboratory or department. Company is willing to train and/or supply training material.

Knowledge of use and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments.

Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality assurance policies and regulations.

Skill in proper use, preventive maintenance, and repair.

Skill in appropriate quality control and confidentiality procedures.

Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem solve, make decisions, and use discretion in reporting/distributing results.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, and staff.

Ability to organize workload effectively and work quickly with high level of accuracy using manual/finger dexterity and eyehand coordination.

**DISCLAIMER**

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the current scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by current job holder(s) within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. CVP reserves the right to change the expectations of the job and assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

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