Optometry Tech - Clinic - Coweta

Muscogee Nation Department of Health; Coweta (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Muscogee Nation Department of Health seeks a Clinical Support Associate for the Optometry Clinic. The role delivers ophthalmic services support, ensuring efficient patient flow and accurate frame measurements.

Responsibilities include assisting with eye examinations, managing supplies, recording referrals, and coordinating with optical labs to provide quality eyeglasses. Regular attendance and precise documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year related experience in an Optometry Clinic preferred.
• Knowledge of general office practices in a clinical environment and ability to perform a broad range of duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs frame measurement and adjustment to maximize eyeglass performance and verifies eyeglass prescription.
• Performs supplemental tests as directed by the Optometrist including pupil assessment, visual fields, visual acuity, color perception, intraocular pressure.
• Instills diagnostic or therapeutic pharmacological agents into patient’s eyes as instructed by the Optometrist.
• Prepares instruments and equipment and ensures adequate supplies before clinics start.
• Inputs referrals for patients needing care outside the Division of Health.
• Maintains records and statistics of clinical work and prepares activity reports.
• Orders eyeglass/contacts frames from manufacturers and maintains records of orders.
• Ensures availability of quality eyeglass frames through communication with optical labs.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Office procedures

Optometry equipment operation

Eye exam tests

Eyeglass adjustment

Appointment management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lensometer

Lens gauges

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education – High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Experience – One (1) year related experience in an Optometry Clinic is preferred.

Licenses & Certification –

Knowledge & Skills –

1. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures in a clinical environment and the ability to perform a broad range of duties from ordering optometric supplies to basic filing and receptionist duties.
2. Skill and ability to operate basic optometry equipment.
3. Knowledge of supplemental tests administered during an eye examination.
4. Knowledge of eyeglass adjustment and prescription verification.
5. Skill and ability to maintain a patient appointment system and the ability to organize and prioritize job duties for timely completion.
6. Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with MCN Department of Health administrative and medical staff, patients and their families, Tribal and Non-Tribal health care professionals and the general public both orally and in writing.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide clinical support to an Optometry Clinic in the delivery and management of quality ophthalmic services for the Muscogee Nation Department of Health.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an Optometry Clinic and ambulatory health care setting. Potential exists in being exposed to infectious communicable disease and hazardous chemicals or biohazard materials. Incumbent must be aware of all risks involved and be willing to take precautions as requested or required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work requires standing, walking, sitting, lifting of files and equipment and operation of office equipment (computer, fax machines, etc.).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following:

1. Performs frame measurement and adjustment to assure maximum eyeglass performance and verifies eyeglass prescription using a lensometer, lens gauges and other instruments.
2. Performs supplemental tests as directed by the Optometrist including pupil assessment, visual fields, visual acuity, color perception, intraocular pressure, and other tests as needed.
3. Instills diagnostic or therapeutic pharmacological agents into patient’s eyes for ocular evaluation or therapy as instructed by the Optometrist.
4. Prepares instruments and equipment and ensures the provision of adequate supplies prior to the beginning of clinics.
5. Inputs referrals as needed for patients who require care outside of the Division of Health.
6. Maintains records and statistical data of clinical work and prepares activity reports as required.
7. Responsible for the ordering of eyeglass/contact lenses from manufacturers and maintains record of all orders made, received and dispensed.
8. Ensures availability of quality, stylish and affordable eyeglass frames through communication with the optical labs.
9. Regular attendance is required.
10. Performs other duties as directed.