Optometric Assistant II - 0.5 FTE

Pay Range:$25.00 - $31.88

This position supports eye care services to patients of all ages. This position requires/develops skills as an optometry assistant including optical and imaging duties through on-the-job and self-training modules. Customer service, attention to detail, clear communication and timely documentation are essential for this position.

This is a career ladder position with four levels designed to provide progressively more technical and independent work experiences. Promotion between job levels is based on performance, skill acquisition, required certifications, and the demonstrated ability to successfully handle duties requiring progressively more responsibility.

SEARHC

is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job (as skills

acquire) 

Optometry Assistant 

Room and screen patients for the providers, perform optical and point of care lab testing.

Accurately

document

in a timely manner

.

Optical 

Assist

patients with optical orders: optical benefits verification, frame selection, measurements, order entry, payment collection, order verification, dispensing (glasses and contacts) in-person or by mail, adjustments,

repairs,

and warranty replacements.

Assist

with inventory management: ordering, cleaning, returns and frame placement.

Assist

with approval and reconciliation of invoices for

timely

payment.

Imaging 

Acquires

ocular imaging: photos, ocular coherence tomography, visual fields, topography.

Enters images into medical record for provider review.

Administrative Support 

Assist

with triage, tracking and scheduling of referred, recalled or diabetic patients. 

Assist

with phones, directing/answering patient questions and paperwork. 

Work with Referral Care Coordinators, providers and/or clinics to

facilitate

patient referrals.

Order and

maintain

office and medical supplies.

Other Functions 

Always

maintain

patient confidentiality.

Work collaboratively to meet the needs of the patients and organizational goals.

Other duties as assigned.

Additional Details:

Education

, Certifications, and Licenses Required

High School Diploma or GED 

BLS at hire or must obtain

within

3 months of hire.

Certified Par

ao

ptometric

C

ertification

(CPO)

from the American Optometric Association

. 

Register as

Dispensing Optician Apprentice within 3 months of hire.

Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire

 and every three years

Experience

Required

2 years of Medical Assistant or CN

A

experience can exchange for

CPO. CPO

required

within a year of hire

.

Knowledge of

Knowledge of

medical and ophthalmic terminology.

Knowledge and

demonstrated

use of customer service principles.

Knowledge and

demonstrated

use of safety and infection control principles

.

Skills i

n

Customer service, time management and organization.

Computer use with a high degree of accuracy and detail orientation

.

Verbal and written communication.

Ability to

Ability to multi-task and work independently in fast paced environment.

Ability to

learn and

maintain

optometr

y

assistant competencies.

Ability to problem-solve and use conflict resolution skills to develop and

maintain

good working relations with other staff and departments.

Other Qualifications

Fine detail manual dexterity

with precision for

eyeglass repairs.

Travel Required

Required to

accompany

optometrist on field trips,

3-

6

weeks

/year.

Position Information:

Work Shift:Exempt

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!