• Optician

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Optician

    How to Apply

    A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

    Job Summary

    Fit and adapt eyewear, complete minor eyeglass repairs. Measure patients for interpupillary distance and segment heights. Assist patients in choosing eyeglass frames and lenses, to best suit their needs and prescription requirements. Perform final inspections using digital lensometers.

     

    Mission Statement

     

    Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

     

    Why Join Michigan Medicine?

     

    Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

     

    What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

     

    + Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

    + 2:1 Match on retirement savings

    Responsibilities*

    Use OfficeMate/Eyefinity software to enter orders and process payments. Accurately complete and submit all required paperwork for eyeglass orders and insurance claims. Perform minor repairs, such as frame realignments and replacing broken screws. Greet patients and always maintain a positive attitude.

     

    Required to travel to the Brighton location based on staffing needs.

    Required Qualifications*

    + A training course from a community college or equivalent training program is necessary

    + Certification by the American Board of Opticianry or certification eligible

    + Skilled in frame styling, adjusting, and minor frame repairs

    + Three years of experience as a dispensing optician

    Desired Qualifications*

    + ABO certified

    + Adept at dispensing eyewear for children

    + Proficiency utilizing Officemate (point of sale software)

     

    Work Schedule

     

    Monday-Friday with some evening and weekends possible.

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    Union Affiliation

     

    This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

     

    Background Screening

     

    Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    268515

     

    Working Title

     

    Optician

     

    Job Title

     

    Optician

     

    Work Location

     

    Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Onsite

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Nonexempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Um Hospital

     

    Department

     

    MM KEC Optical shop

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    9/11/2025 - 10/11/2025

     

    Salary

     

    $48,672.00 - $70,636.80

     

    Career Interest

     

    Patient Care Services