JOB TITLE: Optician

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Health Services

Department: Medical Clinic

SUPERVISOR: Clinic Manager/Optometrist

FLSA: Non-exempt

SALARY RANGE: $12.50 - $24.99

CPN Health Services personnel may be assigned to provide services to patients of all ages including but not limited to Indian Children and will require a criminal history background screening.

ALL FULL TIME POSITIONS: In addition to your pay, your salary also includes Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. The Biweekly deduction from employee paycheck is $40.00 for Employee Only, $95.00 Employee plus Children, $120.00 Employee plus Spouse, and $140.00 Employee plus family.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting patients with filling prescriptions for glasses orders, fittings and filling in for Optometry Assistant as needed. Provide clerical and administrative support for the Optometry department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assisting patients with selection of frames and lens materials which are needed for different prescriptions.
• Accurately use a digital pupilometer to accurately measure pupillary distances.
• Must be able to properly fit and adjust progressive lenses as needed (a critical skill).
• Must be able to do small repairs like changing nose pads, replace missing screws, repair missing lenses on semi-rimless frames with the “fishing line.”
• Must be proficient in adjusting glasses.
• Reviews optometric lab invoices for accuracy and completeness to submit to billing.
• Responsible for sending patients to our Benefits Specialist when indicated.
• Responsible for scheduling of patients as needed and coordinating patients that need assistance with their frames or lenses.
• Responsible for maintaining and tracking of the providers’ schedule changes in reference to patient appointments.
• Cross trains to the duties of the Optometry Assistant to provide coverage when needed.
• Reconciles invoices with glasses vendor prior to sending to Accounts Payables clerk.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Perform other duties and projects as required by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• The ability to communicate well with patients, providers, and other staff.
• The ability to maintain computer data.
• Experienced with fitting patients and knowledgeable in different lens materials.
• Must be self-motivated.
• The ability to handle multi-tasks.
• Good organization and analytical skills are needed.
• Good judgment is needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clerical experience.
• Two years of experience as Optician preferred.
• Medical Terminology preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The ability to be seated or standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Repetitive work at a computer.
• Some lifting, bending, stretching, and kneeling may be required.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Compliance with all immunization requirements to work in a healthcare setting.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Health facility office environment.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.