Optometry Assistant I

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is a non profit corporation that provides culturally sensitive health care to the American Indian population. OKCIC services not only include basic medical care, but also dental, optometry, behavioral health services, fitness, nutrition and other family programs. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare to American Indians. We do this by putting people first, providing quality services, and maintaining our Integrity and Professionalism. We are looking to add compassionate team players to our growing team as we continue to work toward our goal of becoming the national model for American Indian Health Care. Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is hiring an Optometry Assistant to our team! Ideal candidate would be an excellent multi-tasker who thrives in a fast paced environment. Must have excellent customer service skills.

Requirements

Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position, medical marijuana license holders who test positive for marijuana will not be qualified for this position.
Must align with OKCIC vision, mission and core values
Requires high school diploma or GED
Previous experience or training in optometry or a related medical field
Knowledge of Electronic Health Record required

Nice To Haves

Paraoptametric certification or Medical Assisting certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives the patient, reviews and updates health history.
Responsible for preparing and stocking the examination and treatment rooms with necessary supplies.
Assists the Administrative Assistant in reviewing and maintaining the appointment schedule.
Assists the Administrative Assistant by answering phone calls and making appointments when available.
Triaging patient phone calls and communicating with providers.
Instructs patients with eyeglasses and contacts on wear, care and adaptation.
Assists in dispensing orders and adjusting glasses for patients.
Charts patient visits in EHR and Revolution.
Performs basic and routine vision screening examinations.
Performs pre-testing and ancillary testing, history taking and correctly documents these results.
Administers diagnostic eye medications when indicated by the Optometrist.
Ensure in-house drops are properly stored and routinely checked for expiration.
Disinfects and maintains ophthalmic instruments, equipment and exam rooms.
Assists Optometrist during minor surgical procedures.
Assists with registration tasks to properly check patients in and out for their appointments as needed.
Assists in returning all phone calls or voicemails by the end of each day.
Accommodates patient requests for health information records.
Maintains compliance with assigned routine quality assurance duties.
Adheres to laser safety principles.
Schedules Retinal Imaging appointments and performs retinal imaging photographs as indicated/recommended by IHS quality measures and/or Staff Optometrist.
Responsible for meeting/exceeding annual GPRA measure for Diabetic Retinopathy.
Ensures quality assurance of retinal imaging programs.
Ensures routine maintenance, updates, and repairs are performed on retinal cameras.
Assists in other duties, as assigned