Great Plains Tribal Leaders' Health Board
Optometry Technician
Great Plains Tribal Leaders' Health Board - Rapid City, South Dakota, United States, 57700
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Job Summary:
This position is mainly responsible for providing technical support duties to the Optometrists in providing the highest quality optometric care to Oyáte Health Center (OHC) patients, as well as assisting with optician and clerical duties as needed.
Essential Functions: Interview patients and records health history and other appropriate findings. Assists the optometrists by doing basic testing such as visual acuity, color perception, heterophorias, auto-refraction/keratometry, and intraocular pressure. Performs special testing procedures at the request of the optometrist, e.g. visual fields, vision training, OCT, fundus photos, etc. Ensures proper storage of Pharmaceuticals, supplies and instruments to comply with professional standards and regulations. Instills pharmacological agents into patient's eyes in preparation for ocular evaluation or therapy in accordance with optometrist's instructions. Provides and assists with one-to-one and group patient education relative to optical, ocular disease-conditions and refractive problems. Verifies spectacle prescriptions through use of a lensometer, lens gauges and other instrumentation. Answers telephone, schedules appointments, registers and checks-in patients using electronic health records. Prepares prescriptions and orders glasses from optical manufacturers. Performs frame measurements necessary to assure correct cosmetic, physical and optical performance, e.g. multi-focal lenses, special specification lenses. Performs basic optical bench work such as repairing damaged or broken frames. Assists in the coordination of eye care programs of the optometry clinic with the CHR, Social Services and other agencies or departments. Provides training to other staff. Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Performs related duties. Requirements
Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors, and guests. Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness, and respect. Relate well and work collaboratively with coworkers and all levels of staff in a professional manner. Familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural, and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as an ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations. Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities. Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality. Must be able to handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally. Must be self-directed and take proactive initiative to assist others. Possess the ability to resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision. Able to exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment. Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and overnight or extended travel as necessary. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to community members, consumers, and other employees of the organization. Proficiency with computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other Internet technologies. Valid driver's license must be kept current, and certificates, credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state and/or grant regulations. Ability to promote an alcohol-, tobacco- and drug-free lifestyle. Embrace modes of appearance and attire that reflect a professional presence. Adhere to GPTLHB policies and procedures. Supervisory Controls
Insert supervisory controls level based on the position classification questionnaire. The supervisor provides continuing or individual assignments by indicating generally what is to be done, limitations, quality and quantity expected, deadlines, and priority of assignments. When there are new, difficult, or unusual assignments, the supervisor provides additional, specific instructions for including suggested work methods or advice on source material available. The employee uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instructions, but refers deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations not covered by instructions to the supervisor for decision or help. The supervisor reviews finished work to assure methods used are technically accurate and in compliance with instructions or established procedures. Review of the work increases with more difficult assignments if the employee has not previously performed similar assignments.
Guidelines
Guidelines include GPTLHB, OHC, and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, and deviations must be authorized by the supervisor.
Complexity/Scope of Work
The work involves the execution of specific rules, regulations, or procedures and typically comprises a complete segment of an assignment or project of broader scope. The work product or service affects the accurate, reliability, or acceptability of further processes and/or services.
Contacts
Contacts are typically individuals or groups from outside the organization such as employees, attorneys, contractors, or representatives of professional organizations or regulatory agencies. The purpose of these contacts serves to gain compliance with established policies and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The characteristic demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Local and moderate out-of-town travel is required.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility
None.
Education/Experience/Certificates/Credentials
Bachelor's degree preferred and one (1) year of relevant experience, or associate degree and three (3) years of relevant experience, or high school diploma or GED and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience. Must successfully pass a criminal and background check, and a pre-employment drug screen.
The GPTLHB is a tribal organization which follows tribal preference laws. It is our policy to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non-native candidates in hiring decisions, if all other qualifications are equal.
Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks.
Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.
This position is mainly responsible for providing technical support duties to the Optometrists in providing the highest quality optometric care to Oyáte Health Center (OHC) patients, as well as assisting with optician and clerical duties as needed.
Essential Functions: Interview patients and records health history and other appropriate findings. Assists the optometrists by doing basic testing such as visual acuity, color perception, heterophorias, auto-refraction/keratometry, and intraocular pressure. Performs special testing procedures at the request of the optometrist, e.g. visual fields, vision training, OCT, fundus photos, etc. Ensures proper storage of Pharmaceuticals, supplies and instruments to comply with professional standards and regulations. Instills pharmacological agents into patient's eyes in preparation for ocular evaluation or therapy in accordance with optometrist's instructions. Provides and assists with one-to-one and group patient education relative to optical, ocular disease-conditions and refractive problems. Verifies spectacle prescriptions through use of a lensometer, lens gauges and other instrumentation. Answers telephone, schedules appointments, registers and checks-in patients using electronic health records. Prepares prescriptions and orders glasses from optical manufacturers. Performs frame measurements necessary to assure correct cosmetic, physical and optical performance, e.g. multi-focal lenses, special specification lenses. Performs basic optical bench work such as repairing damaged or broken frames. Assists in the coordination of eye care programs of the optometry clinic with the CHR, Social Services and other agencies or departments. Provides training to other staff. Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Performs related duties. Requirements
Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors, and guests. Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness, and respect. Relate well and work collaboratively with coworkers and all levels of staff in a professional manner. Familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural, and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as an ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations. Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities. Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality. Must be able to handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally. Must be self-directed and take proactive initiative to assist others. Possess the ability to resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision. Able to exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment. Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and overnight or extended travel as necessary. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to community members, consumers, and other employees of the organization. Proficiency with computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other Internet technologies. Valid driver's license must be kept current, and certificates, credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state and/or grant regulations. Ability to promote an alcohol-, tobacco- and drug-free lifestyle. Embrace modes of appearance and attire that reflect a professional presence. Adhere to GPTLHB policies and procedures. Supervisory Controls
Insert supervisory controls level based on the position classification questionnaire. The supervisor provides continuing or individual assignments by indicating generally what is to be done, limitations, quality and quantity expected, deadlines, and priority of assignments. When there are new, difficult, or unusual assignments, the supervisor provides additional, specific instructions for including suggested work methods or advice on source material available. The employee uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instructions, but refers deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations not covered by instructions to the supervisor for decision or help. The supervisor reviews finished work to assure methods used are technically accurate and in compliance with instructions or established procedures. Review of the work increases with more difficult assignments if the employee has not previously performed similar assignments.
Guidelines
Guidelines include GPTLHB, OHC, and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, and deviations must be authorized by the supervisor.
Complexity/Scope of Work
The work involves the execution of specific rules, regulations, or procedures and typically comprises a complete segment of an assignment or project of broader scope. The work product or service affects the accurate, reliability, or acceptability of further processes and/or services.
Contacts
Contacts are typically individuals or groups from outside the organization such as employees, attorneys, contractors, or representatives of professional organizations or regulatory agencies. The purpose of these contacts serves to gain compliance with established policies and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The characteristic demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Local and moderate out-of-town travel is required.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility
None.
Education/Experience/Certificates/Credentials
Bachelor's degree preferred and one (1) year of relevant experience, or associate degree and three (3) years of relevant experience, or high school diploma or GED and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience. Must successfully pass a criminal and background check, and a pre-employment drug screen.
The GPTLHB is a tribal organization which follows tribal preference laws. It is our policy to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non-native candidates in hiring decisions, if all other qualifications are equal.
Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks.
Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.