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Health Partners of Western Ohio Optician - School Based Outreach in Tiffin, Ohio
*Optometrist - School Based Outreach *
This is a full-time position during the School Year (Monday through Friday - August through May) with the months of June and July off.
All school-based employees receive 90% of a full-time rate, paid out over 12 months.
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The Optometric Technician will be responsible for the technical and administration operation of remote optometry visits with the Optometrist. The Optometric Technician will be responsible for assisting the Optometrist with providing thorough comprehensive exams. The Technician will support the work of the Optician to ensure comprehensive patient care. ___________________________
BENEFITS OFFERED:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Holidays
- 403b Retirement with up to 8% match (starts at 3% and increases with time of service at HPWO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Access to the Headspace App
- Training Opportunities
- Eligible to apply for the Emerging Leaders Program after 1 year of Employment
- Annual Continuing Education/Work Supply Allowance ($500)
- Birthday and Work Anniversary Gifts
Annual Raises and Bonuses
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
Assume quality of care for all patients.
Perform preliminary testing to include: Auto-refraction, intra-ocular pressure, neutralizing prescription eyewear (Lensometry), visual acuity, motility testing, pupil assessment, confrontation visual fields testing.
Documentation recorded into the electronic medical record: Preliminary testing entries and patient chief complaint, medical history, medications, and social history, previous/current eyewear prescriptions, but not limited to these entries.
Repeat testing as requested by the Optometrist, and assist Optometrist as needed.
Escort patient throughout the exam process and transfer authority to appropriate personnel.
Assist optician with eyeglass frame selection and Pupillary Distance (PD) measurements as needed
Ensure equipment, both Optometrist's and pre-test, is properly maintained.
Recommend frames that suit the patient's style, face and specifications.
Support the ordering and dispensing glasses.
Educate patients on how to wear and maintain glasses and contact lenses.
Perform administrative duties, such as managing prescriptions, patient records, and insurance.
Submit necessary documentation to insurances to obtain replacement glasses as necessary.
Provide clinical support to Optometrist as permitted by state law.
Collaborate with schools to support the provision of vision services for children throughout Health Partners service areas.
Assist with set up of mobile equipment.
Document all patient care provided according to policy.
Adhere to the Health Partners of Western Ohio Integrated Health Care Philosophy.
Participate in Performance Improvement/Risk Management Program.
Utilize supplies in a cost-effective manner and has responsibility for ensuring that the vision department stays within budget.
Demonstrate effective communication skills.
Establish and maintain professional working relationship with other members of the vision care team.
Participate in continuing education and professional growth.
Maintain knowledge of, and complies with, personnel and Vision policies and procedures.
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