Employment Opportunities
Optometry Technician
This position is currently open.
Public?:
Internal
Division:
Health
Reports To:
Director, Optometry
Type of Position:
Regular Full Time
Location:
Little Axe Health Center / 15951 Little Axe Dr. / Norman, OK 73026
General Description
This position is located at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Little Axe Health Center in Norman, Oklahoma. 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.
Responsibilities & Duties
Provide direct optometric services to those eligible for care using techniques of observation, examination, patient history, etc.
Perform various services including pre eye exams, visual field testing, other field testing including retinal photography, glaucoma screening.
Perform frame measurements and adjustments.
Verify spectacle prescriptions through use of a lens measuring instrument.
Prepare prescriptions and orders all glasses from optical vendor.
Assist Optometrist in chair side activities during carious eye and vision exams.
Provide 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.
Maintain currency in all new updates and system requirements of MedFlow and AllScripts interface.
Provide 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education Requirements and Qualifications
Education and Qualifications
Be a High School graduate with work experience in the field of Optometry.
Previous training and experience as an Optometric Tech preferred.
Electronic Health Record proficiency required.
Understand the scope of general eye care services as rendered within the Eye Care Program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be able to communicate effectively with clinic staff and patients to ensure services are provided in a quality manner.
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 hour; and the pressures and demand of dealing with ill and injured and their family members.
Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity
Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.
Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace
Posted Date:
15 hours 51 min ago
Closing Date:
Saturday, January 17, 2026