Optometry Technician

Responsibilities:  Perform daily functions related to providing care to patients of the community;  actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communication; behaves in  a manner consistent with the mission of COMC. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  
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Takes vital signs and documents all information correctly •
Gathers and documents initial patient subjective data, reason for visit, and uses correct template. •
Reconcile medications at every patient visit, adding and deleting as needed •
Asks all pertinent questions for quality measures as required and documents correctly to ensure accurate QI data •
Conducts testing prior to the provider’s evaluation •
Prepare examination room and ensure the room is cleaned, stocked and organized •
Prepare and perform diagnostic testing as directed by the provider •
Educate patients on contact lens insertion, removal, and care as needed •
Adjust and repair frames as needed •
Promptly assists provider in patient care as requested •
All patient exam/procedure rooms are cleaned in compliance with COMC Infection Control Policy and in a timely manner •
Stocks rooms and pulls expired supplies •
Received and handles patient’s medical-related phone calls, relaying information to patients, as directed by provider.  Documents in the medical records all information relayed •
Obtains consent for procedures/injections.  Gathers all supplies as needed •
Monitor and complete assigned provider task list in a timely manner •
Correctly sterilizes instruments and ensures sufficient supplies are available for procedures •
Make good use of downtime by working the downtime task list •
Reviews and understands policies/protocols and adheres to them •
Passes annual skills competency •
Assists with set up, break down, and daily operation of the Mobile Optometry Unit. •
Ensure all equipment is functioning properly prior to clinic operations. •
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and infection control standards within the mobile unit •
Help coordinate patient flow to maintain efficient clinic operations and production metrics •
Maintain and calibrate optometry equipment according to manufacturer and clinic guidelines •
Monitor and maintain supply inventory for the mobile clinic. •
Report equipment issues or maintenance needs to appropriate staff •
Participate in team meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives •
Perform other duties as assigned to support mobile clinic operations
Qualifications Requirements:  Must be comfortable using computer hardware and software as well as computerized equipment.  Must be motivated to serve the needs of patients and perform services to benefit people and Central Ozarks Medical Center.  Must possess a sense of discipline to work in accordance with accepted medical standards. Must possess reading and verbal skills necessary to understand and communicate, regarding medical records and laboratory procedures.  Must be CPR/BLS certified or become certified during probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with COMC.
Education and/or experience:   GED or High School diploma. Associate’s degree preferred. Optometry Technician certification preferred. Previous clinic experience preferred. 
Language Skills:  Ability to read, analyze, interpret and communicate general health guidelines, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from patients and regulatory agencies.
Mathematical Skills:  Knowledge of fundamental math, adding machine, calculator, and Microsoft office.    
Reasoning Ability:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  
Other Skills and Abilities: Excellent customer service skills. •
DEPENDABILITY AND RELIABILITY: Performs all duties and assignments whether or not supervision is present. •
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Expresses ideas, information, and instruction in a positive and effective manner.  •
TEAMWORK and COOPERATION: Works cooperatively with coworkers and supervisor. Acts as an effective team member with other employees through cooperation. •
JUDGMENT: Makes reasonable and appropriate decisions. •
ADAPTABILITY: Readily and effectively adjusts to changing ideas and activities. •
ROLE MODELING: Acts as a good role model for other employees. •
CREATIVITY: Shows imagination and innovation in solving problems. •
ATTENDANCE: Reliably reports for work as scheduled, willing to work OT when needed. •
SAFETY: Follows all safety rules and works in a safe manner. •
PRODUCTIVITY: Produces an acceptable amount of work, of sufficient quality in an appropriate amount of time. Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 50 pounds of weight.
Travel Requirement: To fulfill the responsibility of the position travel to all COMC locations may be required.  Employee should have valid Missouri driver’s license. 
Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required. Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory.