Optometric/Optical Assistant

Kenaitze Indian Tribe•Kenai, AK

16d

About The Position

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 and Optometry department manager. As an Optometric/Optical assistant, the primary duties are to assist the Optometrists with eye examinations, help un'ina (patient) with their vision hardware needs and perform general office tasks.. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)
Experience working in customer service from an office-based environment
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, or obtain within 90 days of hire
Certified Paraoptometric Certification (CPO) required, or obtain within 1 year of hire
AK state Licensed Dispensing Optician (LDO) or register as an apprentice optician upon being hired and achieve Alaska state LDO licensure (Spectacles) within 2 years of starting this position
Must have a valid Alaska State driver's 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
This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

Nice To Haves

AK state Licensed Dispensing Optician
Experience in an eye care or optical clinic is preferred
Experience assisting healthcare providers to ensure the highest quality of patient care
Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

Responsibilities

Obtains and records un'inas medical history
Prepares un'ina for vision examination; this includes, but is not limited to testing for near and far acuity, depth perception, macula integrity, color perception and visual field
Assists un'ina with frame selection, fitting, lens selection, and obtaining measurements of the eye
Verifies prescription glasses for accuracy
Educates un'ina on proper eye care, proper contact lens insertion and removal and proper care of eyeglasses
Repairs and adjust eyewear as needed
Cleans and disinfect instruments
Schedules appointments, update un'ina records, track sales, and notify when eyewear is ready for pickup
Receives un'ina to the department in a friendly, professional and courteous manner
Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance
It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.