Description
Open To All Applicants
Salary is Negotiable
After successful completion of the probationary period, employee will receive off probation wage increase.
Summary:
Perform ocular screening and assist the Optometrist in gathering measurements with peripheral ocular equipment. Assist and educate patients with selection of eyeglass frames, contact lenses and lens enhancements. Order and dispense contact lenses, repair and adjust eyeglasses Provide office support and assist customers with appointments.
Responsibilities:
* Perform ocular screening examinations, refraction, and visual acuity testing, using various standardized means.
* Perform ocular photography, low vision, field of vision, topography and laser scanning devices.
* Collect, organize, and maintain photographic and other medical data.
* Assist and educate patients with the selection of frames, contact lenses and lens enhancements based on the patient's prescription and specific needs.
* Process eyeglass and contact lens orders, which includes pricing, measuring, collecting money, coding and documenting patient charts.
* Perform optical billing functions and enter data into appropriate systems.
* Teach new contact lens wearer how to insert, remove, clean and care for lenses.
* Repair and adjust eyeglasses while ensuring patient satisfaction.
* Maintain inventory of contact lenses, eyeglass frames, accessories, tools and office supplies.
* Provide office support by answering incoming calls, scheduling appointments and checking in patients for appointments.
* Maintain clean, organized and stocked eyeglass displays.
* Assist with school vision screenings as needed.
* Practice excellent and trauma informed customer service and skills at all times to include, but not limited to, addressing customer and co-workers needs courteously and promptly.
* Reconcile daily deposits and sales at the end of shift.
* Develop, implement, and manage general administrative office support systems including records and file management and clerical and administrative duties. Contribute to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
Skills:
Essential:
* Operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment
* Business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic math
* Work independently with minimal supervision
* Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
* Ability and willingness to provide strong customer service orientation
* Records maintenance
* Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format
* Ability to operate and use a keratometer, lensometer, visual field analyzer, topographer, fundus camera, HRT, NCT tonometer, pupilometer, auto refractor and blood glucose monitor
* Ability to utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory testing systems and instruments
* Ability to read and interpret medical records
* Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of ocular photography, including fundus photography
* Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing
* Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with vendors and co-workers at all levels
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
* Basic math
* Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
* Knowledge of diabetes and how it affects the retina.
* Skill in performing ocular screening examinations, and visual acuity testing, using ETDRS or other standardized means
Education Requirement - Or A Closely Related Field:
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* General Ed, High School Equivalency Diploma, HS Diploma
* A Combination of Experience and Education May Be Considered
* National Eye Care Association Certification
Credentials:
Essential:
* Driver's License Personal Vehicle
* Insurance Required
* Must be CPR and Red Cross First Aide Certified or the ability to obtain within three (3) months of employment. Must maintain CPR and Red Cross First Aide Certification during employment.
* Complete Oneida Certification on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect training within ninety (90) days of employment.
* Must complete Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter.
Nonessential:
* Driver Safety Training
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Stand frequently
* Sit occasionally
* Bend/stoop occasionally
* Kneel occasionally
* Medical office setting with potential patient exposure
* Evening and weekend work may be required
* Varicella vaccine required
* Flu vaccination required
* Measles mumps rubella vaccination required
Experience:
Essential:
* ICD-10 coding
* Insurance or third-party billing
* Patient history, visual screening, retinal photography
Nonessential:
* Experience in utilizing electronic health records
Other information:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.
Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.
Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.
Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.
Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation/State Compact and/or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and/or Gaming license as a condition of employment.
Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.
A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.
Must provide a copy of diploma/degree, license, or certification upon employment.
ITEMS TO BE SUBMITTED:
- Background information disclosure (BID form.
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