What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometry Assistant - PRN - Clinic - Okemah position at Muscogee Creek Nation and Careers?
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education – High School Diploma or GED equivalent and the completion of program or training in medical office technology, secretarial or related field.
Experience – One (1) year related experience in an Optometry Clinic is preferred. Experience and/or training may be substituted for training program educational requirement.
Licenses & Certification –
Knowledge & Skills –
- Knowledge of general office practices and procedures in a clinical environment and the ability to perform a broad range of duties from ordering optometric supplies to basic filing and receptionist duties.
- Skill and ability to maintain a patient appointment system and the ability to organize and prioritize job duties for timely completion.
- Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with patients and their families, administrative and medical staff, health care professionals and the general public both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of eyeglass adjustment and prescription verification.
- Knowledge of supplemental tests administered during an eye examination.
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to provide administrative and clinical support to the Eye Clinic in the delivery and management of quality optical services for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Division of Health Administration. This position is located at the Creek Nation Community Hospital located in Okemah, Ok.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a Vision Clinic and ambulatory health care setting. Potential exists in being exposed to infectious communicable disease and hazardous or biohazardous chemicals and materials. Incumbent must be aware of all risks involved and be willing to take precautions as requested or required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work requires standing, walking, setting, lifting of files and equipment and operation of office equipment (computer, adding machines, etc.). Incumbent must be able to effectively deal with a diverse patient base under varying conditions in a changing environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following:
- Serves as receptionist answering telephone, greeting patients and providing answers to basic questions concerning clinic hours, appointments, etc.
- Coordinates and compiles appointment system and data, mails appointment notices and handles waiting lists accordingly.
- Maintains records and statistical data of clinical work and prepares activity reports as required.
- Performs frame measurement and adjustment to assure maximum eyeglass performance and verifies eyeglass prescription using a lensometer, lens gauges and other instruments.
- Responsible for the ordering of eyeglass/contact lenses from manufacturers and maintains record of all orders made, received and dispensed.
- Ensures availability of quality, stylish and affordable eyeglass frames through communication with the optical labs.
- Performs supplemental tests as directed by the Optometrist including visual fields and acuity, color perception, intraocular pressure and other tests.
- Instills diagnostic or therapeutic pharmacological agents into patient’s eyes for ocular evaluation or therapy as instructed by the Optometrist.
- Manages all Contract Health third party referrals setting appointments and coordinating payment with MNHS Contract Health Services.
- Regular attendance is required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.