Ophthalmology Assistant Trainee

About the role

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is seeking candidates for a Pre-Screening Exam Technician position in the Ophthalmology department. This position is available in both the ANMC Ophthalmology clinics and specialty Ophthalmology field clinics.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic testing associated with ophthalmology examinations including photography and ultrasound.
• Locates and records internal/external elements of the eye, and identifies any anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant condition.
• Performs ophthalmic evaluations, including specialized eye tests, pre-operative history exams, visual acuity and intraocular pressure measurements.
• Administers appropriate medications and assists physician in surgical procedures.
• Instructs patients in pre-test preparation, answers questions and explains procedures.
• Ajusts equipment and calms patient. Monitors the patient for potentially dangerous physical and emotional changes.
• Recognizes abnormal signs and immediately notifies physician.
• Evaluates test results for clarity and accuracy; reviews tests with peers.
• Informs physicians of preliminary findings as requested, and according to Department procedures.
• Distributes completed test results to physicians and service providers.
• Maintains patient charts, enters diagnosis and billing codes, logs data into patient information systems, and updates file systems for tests performed.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and workspace.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and readjusts equipment or refers for repair.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Certified Ophthalmology Assistant (COA) Trains and cross-trains other clinical staff as required.
• Maintains Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology/International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO/IJCAHPO) requirements to keep COA certification current.
• Trains in ophthalmic surgery including cataract, strabismus, transplants and plastics preparation for becoming an ophthalmic surgical assistant.
• Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant (OSA) Performs all representative duties as listed above for Certified Ophthalmology Assistant with the addition of but not limited to: Assists in all Ophthalmic surgeries. Maintains JCAHPO requirements to keep OSA certification in an active status. Participates in an on-call technicians schedule that can include weekends and/or nights.

Requirements

• All Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Certified Ophthalmology Assistant Approved independent study course such as the JCAT course or AAO Ophthalmic Medical Assisting course per current JCAHPO guidelines.
• Minimum Experience Qualification Ophthalmology Assistant Trainee Non-supervisory - One (1) year of work experience.
• Certified Ophthalmology Assistant and Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant Non-supervisory - Depending on above education qualification per the current JCAHPO guidelines.

Skills

• Knowledge of diagnostic ophthalmology equipment.
• Knowledge of ocular disease process.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic examination protocols and patient preparation for evaluation.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment.
• Skill in monitoring patient responses and operating ophthalmic equipment.
• Skill in performing ophthalmic testing procedures.

Qualifications

• All Certification in Basic Life Support required.
• Certified Ophthalmology Assistant Certification in Basic Life Support required. Certified Ophthalmology Assistant from the JCAHPO/IJCAHPO Certification in Basic Life Support required. Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant Certification in Basic Life Support required. Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant from the JCAHPO/IJCAHPO Certification in Basic Life Support required.

Benefits

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b). 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Anncoupling Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• Licensure and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.