Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

Hunter Health Clinic, Inc.; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days + 10 holidays

Basic life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

EAP with 12 sessions

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Accident & critical illness insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

401k with Safe Harbor match

Job summary

Hunter Health Clinic, Inc. in Wichita, KS seeks an Optometric Technician to support the Optometrist and medical providers in a comprehensive clinic setting.

You will assist with eye examinations, pre-testing, patient preparation, documentation, and room setup, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and grant requirements. The role requires 1–3 years in healthcare or optometry, BLS, and strong communication skills; bilingual abilities preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Medical Technician, Medical Assistant and/or Optometry Technician is preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 30 days of hire.
• 1–3 years of experience in healthcare and/or optometry is preferred, with experience in a community health center also preferred.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Optometrist in eye examinations and corrective procedures.
• Assists Physicians, Mid-Levels, Nurses, and other Medical Assistants with patient care.
• Follows all processes and procedures during patient visits, including pre-testing requirements, eye exercises, and vision therapy.
• Assists with setting up patient rooms, tray and patient themselves for exams by what the visit entails.
• Completes documentation on patients for historical information, chief complaints, procedures, patient encounters, phone calls, referrals, education, medication, and follow-ups.
• Assists with monitoring inventory and keeping the storage supply closet organized.
• Follows all infection prevention protocols.
• Follows all processes and procedures after patient visits, including providing educational materials and cleaning the room.
• Completes all internal processing forms accurately.
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Time management

Attention to detail

Clinical privileges

BLS certification

Education

Certified/Registered Medical Technician/Optometry Technician

Job description

Hunter Health provides all-encompassing care for the Wichita community, including medical, dental, behavioral, vision, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services, all in one place. We pride ourselves in providing the support patients need to take control of their health and their whole wellbeing. Our Hunter Health team is at the heart of our operations. From the initial interaction with a new patient to empowering individuals with the knowledge to manage their health - it begins with each member of our staff. Regardless of role or responsibility, every team member is a valuable part of living our mission and upholding our positive work environment with our Standards of Culture.

We exist to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in our community.

Schedule

36 - 40 hours per week.

Full Time Benefits

20 days of PTO per year, plus 10 paid holidays.

Employer-paid Benefits include

• Basic life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long term disability
• Employee Assistance Program with 12 free sessions per year
  

Optional Benefits include

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental life insurance
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance
• 401k with Safe Harbor Plan match

Summary

The Optometric Technician provides quality care in collaboration with the Optometrist and medical providers. The Optometric Technician supports the Optometrist to provide quality medical care to all Hunter Health Clinic (HHC) patients while maintaining compliance with all federal grants, HRSA, HIPAA, and HHC policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Optometrist in eye examinations and corrective procedures.
• Assists Physicians, Mid-Levels, Nurses, and other Medical Assistants with patient care.
• Follows all processes and procedures during patient visits, including pre-testing requirements, eye exercises, and vision therapy.
• Assists with setting up patient rooms, tray and patient themselves for exams by what the visit entails.
• Completes documentation on patients for historical information, chief complaints, procedures, patient encounters, phone calls, referrals, education, medication, and follow-ups.
• Assists with monitoring inventory and keeping the storage supply closet organized.
• Follows all infection prevention protocols.
• Follows all processes and procedures after patient visits, including providing educational materials and cleaning the room.
• Completes all internal processing forms accurately.
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Medical Technician, Medical Assistant and/or Optometry Technician is preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, within 30 days of hire.
• 1-3 years of experience in healthcare and/or optometry is preferred, with experience in a community health center is also preferred.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred, but not required.

Skills

• Listen, identifies, and responds quickly and effectively to internal and external needs.
• Communicates effectively with all patients.
• Displays organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and uses time and resources effectively.
• Displays good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effectively collaborates and seeks clarification and confirms accuracy as needed.
• Utilizes teamwork to achieve desired results and contributes to projects while developing positive working relationships.
• Pursues goals with commitment and shows initiative.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability; manages time and priorities; develops and follows work procedures.
• Evaluates own performance and accepts constructive feedback to continue learning.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges.

Physical and Mental Demands of the Job

All employees, including those who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job function listed below, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. These essential functions document does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Talking: The ability to speak clearly and effectively.
• Average Hearing: The ability to hear average conversations and respond accordingly.
• Repetitive Motion: The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.
• Finger Dexterity: The ability to use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up objects and pinching fingers together.
• Average Visual Abilities: The ability to focus on items clearly, including close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Working Conditions: The ability to work in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment, with a noise level that is occasionally high. There is potential exposure to infectious diseases.
• Physical Strength: The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Mathematical Ability: The ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. Hunter Health Clinic Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

To learn more about Hunter Health, our services and our impact on the community, visit our website at www.hunterhealth.org.

Hunter Health provides equal employment opportunities to persons without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. HHC is committed to taking affirmative action to employ, and advance in employment, disabled persons and veterans.

As an Urban Indian Health Program, Hunter Health Clinic, Inc. (HHC) adheres to the Indian Preference in Employment as stated in the Federal Acquisition Regulations System (48 C.F.R. § 326.501–505). Training and employment preferences and opportunities shall be provided to Native Americans regardless of age (subject to existing laws and regulations), sex, religion, or tribal affiliation. Applicants claiming Indian Preference may be asked to provide documentation of eligibility.

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