Dispensing optician, Mātanga mōhiti
Dispensing opticians fit glasses or contact lenses prescribed to people by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. They also assemble and repair frames and eyewear.
2:16 mins
Your pay could be
$49K
Lower
$54K to $71K
Most common
$91K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Dispensing opticians
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends, nights or part time
- usually work in retail optical dispensaries and optometrists
- need to be practical, accurate and communicate well
Tasks
- Fabricate medical devices.
- Recommend types of assistive devices.
- Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.
- Merchandise health care products or services.
- Fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other vision aids.
- Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.
- Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Gather medical information from patient histories.
- Verify accuracy of patient information.
You need a qualification and experience to become a dispensing optician.
You need
- to be over 18 years old
- to complete a Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing New Zealand through the Australasian College of Optical Dispensing
- 100 hours’ work experience in a retail optical dispensary in New Zealand
- an Annual Practising Certificate
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board
Te Poari o ngā Kaimātai Whatu me ngā Kaiwahakarato Mōhiti
Phone Number,04 474 0702
Enquiries@odob.health.nz
https://www.odob.health.nz/If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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