Employment Opportunities

This position is located at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Little Axe Health Center in Norman, OK. This department provides general optometry and vision care for the members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, their immediate dependent family members, members of other federally-recognized AI and AN residing in the tribe’s health program catchment area and Medicaid eligible beneficiaries. The optometric tech performs various services within a scope of care, quality, and quantity under the direction of an Optometrist, which are consistent with established professional standards of care and tribal policies and procedures. Incumbent stands in for Office Manager as needed.

 Provides direct optometric services to those eligible for care using techniques of observation, examination, patient history, etc.

 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.

 Supervise and direct the optometry staff (when acting as Office Manager during absences) to include: Staff management such as scheduling,   training, remediating and refereeing disputes; managing requests for vacation, days off, sick days, and to leave early; supervising

 billing and serve as a back-up to the insurance coordinator; supervise the handling of payments to the practice including reconciliation with the daily   production report; assist with bookkeeping and accounts payable; processing payroll for staff. Marketing the practice through monitoring of patient feedback and customer service Improvements with Health System’s Media Department and Administration’s assistance. 

 General administration as needed for the success of the department. This position requires a significant amount of interaction with the public and   many internal customers and therefore, the individual must be able to develop positive rapport effectively.

 The ability to work independently, learn detailed procedures, identify problems, develop corrective strategies, and familiarity with the clinic   management system and E.H.R. Other duties as required.

Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free /Smoke Free Workplace

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