ONET Occupations » 29-2081.00

Opticians, Dispensing

Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. Assist client with inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses. Assist client with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust frame and lens position to fit client. May shape or reshape frames. Includes contact lens opticians.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.60)
  2. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.40)
  3. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.40)
  4. Listen - People (4.12)
  5. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  6. Speak - People (4.00)
  7. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (4.00)
  8. Use my brain - Data (3.87)
  9. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  10. Follow through, get things done - People (3.53)
  11. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (3.53)
  12. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)
  13. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Speaking (4.00)
  2. Active Listening (3.75)
  3. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.12)
  2. Oral Expression (4.00)
  3. Near Vision (3.75)
  4. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  5. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  6. Written Expression (3.50)
  7. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  8. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.60)
  2. Dependability (4.53)
  3. Integrity (4.50)
  4. Cooperation (4.47)
  5. Self Control (4.43)
  6. Concern for Others (4.40)
  7. Stress Tolerance (4.13)
  8. Social Orientation (3.93)
  9. Analytical Thinking (3.87)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.83)
  11. Initiative (3.73)
  12. Achievement/Effort (3.67)
  13. Independence (3.60)
  14. Persistence (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.40)
  2. Getting Information (4.20)
  3. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.07)
  4. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.00)
  5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.00)
  6. Selling or Influencing Others (4.00)
  7. Documenting/Recording Information (3.77)
  8. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.70)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.67)
  10. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.53)
  11. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (3.53)
  12. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.50)
  1. Collect Clinical Data (4.20)
  2. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.07)
  3. Use Sales Techniques (4.07)
  4. Maintain Dental Or Medical Records (3.77)