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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/07/21

Applications Due09/01/21

Vacancy ID88646

AgencyCollege of Optometry

TitleOptician

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $43648 to $43648 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday: 9am – 5pm<br />Tuesday: 12:30 – 8:30pm<br />Wednesday: 12:30 – 8:30pm<br />Thursday: 12:30 – 8:30pm<br />Saturday: 9am – 5pm<br />

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 12:30 PM

To 8:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 33 West 42nd Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10036

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State Opticians’ License

Duties Description At the University Eye Center (UEC) of the State University of New York College of Optometry, we are inspired to make a difference, and are committed to integrity and excellence. We welcome new ideas and encourage continuous improvement. We strive for a culture that regards people as professionals and will foster trust, commitment, consistency and results. We strive to have a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented and results-oriented culture.
We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic New York State-licensed optician with excellent people and technical skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced eyewear center. As a team staff optician, the successful candidate will interact with faculty, staff, optometric students and patients on a daily basis. Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to provide an excellent patient experience are required. Applicants must be knowledgeable of and be able to explain to patients proper frame selection, lens materials, and lens designs; possess exemplary fitting and adjusting skills; and have experience working with vision insurance plans.

Requirements
• Current New York State Opticians’ License
• Ability to commit to a schedule including some evenings and Saturdays
• Electronic medical records experience and knowledge of vision care plans

This is a New York State Civil Service position with a starting annual salary of $43,648 and a generous benefits package. Benefits Include:
• Paid time off – 13 days of vacation leave, 13 days of paid holiday leave, and 5 days of personal leave per year.
• NYS Employee Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Guerda Fils

Telephone 212-938-5883

Fax 212-938-5677

Email Address gfils@sunyopt.edu

Address

Street 33 West 42nd Street

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10036

 

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered, interested candidates should apply online at https://sunyopt.peopleadmin.com/postings/1453

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