The University of Houston is currently seeking an Optician to instruct, evaluate, train and work with optometry students in the selection, fitting and dispensing of ophthalmic eye-wear. This Optician will also assist in clinic operations in a community health care setting. Additional duties include assisting and training students in opticianry skills; fabricating spectacles in finishing lab; analyzing patient’s optical problems and coordinating solutions with other clinics, doctors and laboratories; fitting, adjusting and dispensing eye-wear to patients; verifying spectacle prescriptions upon receipt from laboratory; working with optical laboratories and vendors to maintain and order optical inventory; answering patient questions in person and over the telephone; and performing other job-related duties as assigned.Candidates must be ABO certified (or working towards certification), possess a minimum of 1 year of directly job related experience, and good bilingual skills in Spanish.
For more information or to apply, please visit the University of Houston website at https://jobs.uh.edu/ and search for Job Posting #S003137.
The University of Houston is constantly seeking talented people to join our team and offers a competitive benefits package that includes: access to the state-of-the-art Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, on-campus Day Care Facilities, free employee medical coverage, on-campus Health Center, tuition scholarships and much more! The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.