Optometric Technician

Job Title: Optometric Technician

General Description:

This position is located within the Chickasaw Nation Division of Health. The purpose of this position is to provide clerical, administrative and non-professional technical support to the optometrist. May require travel as required.

Supervision Received: Incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Optometry Services Manager.

Supervision Exercised: None

Supervision Essential Job Functions:

• Obtaining medical records as requested by the optometrist.

• Gathering and relaying medical information and documents as appropriate when coordinating patient care with specialists and/or reffering doctors.

• Coordinating all appointments scheduling or communicating appointment schedule with Medical Support Technicians.

• Assisting in the coordination of eye care with the CHR, Social Services, and other agencies or departments.

• Assisting optometry patients in navigating the Mediaw and Tribal Health Programs.

• Documenting patient demographic information in ey clinic record as requested by optometrist.

• Obtaining and documenting patients' review of sytems, medication list, pertinent family history, chief complaint, and HPI information.

• Performing preliminary tests such as glasses neutralization, visual acuity testing, auto-refraction, color vision testing, stereo-vision teting, cover test, intra-ocular pressure measurements, etc.

• Operating the Humphrey Visual Fields instrument, the Optical Coherence Tomographer, the pachymeter, iCare instrument, and the retinal camera.

• Giving patients basic instructions on how to perform and/or respond during preliminary and ancillary tests.

• Be familiar with the names and purpose of various ophthalmic medications.

• Be familar with and able to explain to the patients the eyeglasses program available to Chickasaw citizens.

• Triaging patients' symptoms over the phone or in person to determine if the patient needs to be seen urgently, etc.

• Performing basic eyeglasses repair and adjustments.

• Requisitioning supplies and equipment as needed for continued eye care services.

• Completing maintenance requests as needed for continued eye care services.

• Instructing rotating optometry externs on the policy and procedures of the eye clinic.

• Maintaining logs of eye clinic referrals.

• Completing periodic ( e.g. monthly) eye clinic reports as needed.

• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required - Knowledge of general office automation software, such as personal computer. Required - Must maintain in strict confidence all information received on the job. Required - Resourcefulness and orginality are required in handling administrative duties as delegated to the position. Required - Must use ingenuity in solving problems as they occur and making recommendations to superior on policy matters. Required - Ability to communicate effectively with the public.

Education:

GED Required - High school diploma or GED required with higher education courses.

Education Note:

Training And Experience:

Preferred Experience (6 months - 3 years) - One year of experience in optometry health care office preferred. Minimum of two years in health care field with evidence of good customer service skill, or equivalent.

Licenses, Certifications, Other:

Preferred - Certified Paraoptometric Technician

Physical Requirements:

Required - Position entails extended periods of standing, sitting, and bending.

Work Environment:
Work is performed in a clinic environment. There is common exposure to contagious diseases. Occasionally may need to cover in satellite clinics. Light travel is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ada, OK 74820: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• This position is a COVID sensitive position and requires the COVID-19 vaccine. Are you fully vaccinated or willing to become fully vaccinated before starting employment if selected?
• I understand that the Chickasaw Nation has a no tolerance policy of drugs and alcohol, and this includes the use of medicinal marijuana. As a sovereign Nation, State law does not apply to the Chickasaw Nation, and therefore the use of marijuana is illegal and is not acceptable for employees.
• Do you possess at least two years’ experience in a health care related field?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location