Position Title: Optician Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus) Department: 36000 - Optometry Deans Office
Advertised Salary: $44,335-$46,335; Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans
FLSA: Non-Exempt Temporary/Continuing: Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time Union Group: N/A Term of Position: 12 Month At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause Summary of Position: The Michigan College of Optometry (MCO) at Ferris State University is seeking a patient-focused optician to provide high-quality optical care to patients at the University Eye Center. The optician will also provide assistance to Michigan College of Optometry students as they develop their opticianry and ophthalmic skills and operational support to the optical fabrication lab. Position Type: Staff Required Education: AAS degree in opticianry or equivalent experience in lieu of degree Required Work Experience: 2 years' experience working as an optician or in the optical field. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be familiar with Word and Excel. Required Licenses and Certifications: ABO certification or eligible to receive certification. Physical Demands: Office Environment Moving Reaching Sitting Twisting Standing Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Compulink Eyecare software program knowledge preferred Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Assist Optometry students in development of their opticianry skills, including orientation to newly assigned clinical students.
