Employment Opportunities

General Description

Responsibilities & Duties

• Provides direct optometric services to those eligible for care using techniques of observation, examination, patient history, etc.
• Performs various services including pre eye exams, visual field testing, other testing including retinal photography, glaucoma screening.
• Perform frame measurements and adjustments.
• Verify spectacle prescriptions through use of a lens measuring instrument.
• Prepares prescriptions and orders all glasses from optical vendor.
• Assists Optometrist in chair side activities during various eye and vision exams.
• Provides assistance for patients with contact lens selection, frame selection, dispensing of frames/lens, and patient education under the supervision of the Optometrist.
• Assist Optometrist in the patient referral process, including maintaining records and systems to ensure appropriate follow up for patient services is completed.
• Complete required patient records, electronic information, data input in a timely manner.
• Electronic Health Record proficiency an important requirement including maintaining currency in all new updates and system requirements of MedFlow and AllScripts interface.
• Provides support and coordination in the ordering, inventory and management of program supplies.
• Assist with routine cleaning needs to provide a clean and safe clinical environment.
• Participate in department and clinic staff meetings as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with clinic staff and patients to ensure services are provided in a quality manner.
• Understand the scope of general eye care services as rendered within the Eye Care Program.
• Take direction and work in a supporting role with the Optometrist.
• Be capable of meeting the physical and mental demands of the position i.e. extended periods of standing; frequent interruptions; long, irregular hours; and the pressures and demand of dealing with ill and injured and their family members.

• Be a High School graduate with work experience in the field of Optometry.
• Previous training and experience as an Optometric Tech is a preference.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and Background check is required.