Optometry Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: 309 - Oklahoma City, OK 73128Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayOklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is a non-profit corporation that provides culturally sensitive health care to the American Indian population. OKCIC services include not only basic medical care but also dental, optometry, behavioral health, 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! An ideal candidate would be an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Must have excellent customer service skills. Applicants claiming Indian Preference must complete the full application and must provide documentation verifying eligibility (such as a tribal enrollment card or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)). Job Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides medical assistance to the clinic's Optometrist. Responsible for greeting and checking in patients into the optometry clinic when needed. Reviews the optometry appointment schedule and schedules as needed. Orders, dispenses, and adjusts eyeglasses for patients; interprets eyeglass or contact lens prescriptions. Responsible for completing and following up on consults made to outside providers. Prepares examination and treatment rooms; cleans and maintains ophthalmic instruments. Performs basic routine vision screening examinations as well as special testing. Assists in other duties, as assigned The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is a non-profit organization and not a federal employer. Indian preference hiring laws apply. The Clinic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Clinic adheres to all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including protections based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, veteran status, and other characteristics as required by federal, state, or local law. Qualifications 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 a high school diploma or GED 1 year of previous Optometry experience required, 3 years preferred. Knowledge of Electronic Health Records required; RPMS, Revoluation EHR, and/or EPIC preferred. Paraoptametric certification or Medical Assisting certification preferred.