What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric/Optical Assistant position at Kenaitze Indian Tribe?
Department: Optometry
Program: Optometry
Reports to: Optometry Director
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638
Job Summary
The position of an Optometric/Optical Assistant is a paraprofessional role. In this position, work is done under the supervision and guidance of the Optometrist. As an Optometric/Optical assistant, the primary duties are to assist the Optometrist with eye examinations and optical duties. Primary job duties include performing optometry exam testing and eyeglass selection. The Optometric/Optical Assistant is responsible for helping the Optometrist provide efficient and effective optometric/optical services, with a focus on customer service, to our un'ina (patient).
Essential Functions
Working Conditions
Lifting Requirements
List Equipment used for job: Computer, Copier, Fax, Scanner and other office equipment
List Tools: Specialized optometry tools and equipment
Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: Personal
Travel
Education
Program: Optometry
Reports to: Optometry Director
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638
Job Summary
The position of an Optometric/Optical Assistant is a paraprofessional role. In this position, work is done under the supervision and guidance of the Optometrist. As an Optometric/Optical assistant, the primary duties are to assist the Optometrist with eye examinations and optical duties. Primary job duties include performing optometry exam testing and eyeglass selection. The Optometric/Optical Assistant is responsible for helping the Optometrist provide efficient and effective optometric/optical services, with a focus on customer service, to our un'ina (patient).
Essential Functions
- Obtains and records un'inas medical history
- Prepares un'ina for vision examination; assist in testing for near and far acuity, depth perception, macula integrity, color perception and visual field
- Assist un'ina with frame selection, fitting, lens selection, and obtaining measurements of the eye
- Verify prescription glasses for accuracy
- Educate un'ina on proper eye care, proper contact lens insertion and removal and care of eyeglasses
- Repair and adjust eyewear as needed
- Clean and disinfect instruments
- Schedule appointments, update un'ina records, track sales, and notify when eyewear is ready for pickup
- Receiving un'ina to the department in a friendly, professional and courteous manner
Working Conditions
Lifting Requirements
- Light work
- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
- Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
- Walk (Move, Traverse)
- Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
- Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, work atop, Traverse)
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
- Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
- See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
- Pushing or Pulling
- Repetitive Motion
- Category I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
List Equipment used for job: Computer, Copier, Fax, Scanner and other office equipment
List Tools: Specialized optometry tools and equipment
Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: Personal
Travel
- Local
- In-State
Education
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)
- Two (2) years' of experience working in a healthcare related field, primarily performing direct patient care, to include assisting providers to ensure highest quality of care
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience in optometry or optical clinic is preferred
- Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers) required, or obtain within 90 days of hire
- Certified Paraoptometric Certification (CPO) required, or obtain within 90 days of hire
- A valid Alaska Driver license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy
- Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers, and others
- Excellent problem solving, organizational and administrative skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team setting
- Ability to work independently and self-motivate
- Ability to independently organize and prioritize work assignments and coordinate a variety of activities, with good attention to detail and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines
- Professional judgment in day-to-day situations, research and investigate problems and summarize findings
- Interacts and communicates with others promoting a harmonious and cooperative work environment
- Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.
