Description
FIRST POSTING TO ENROLLED ONEIDA TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY
Salary is Negotiable
After successful completion of the probationary period, employee will receive off probation wage increase.
Summary:
This position will assist in the overall function, quality of care and the financial progress of the Optical Clinic. The position will assist in supervision of the Optical Clinic to ensure Federal, State, Local, and Tribal regulatory compliance requirements. This will include all applicable licensing and certification requirements for staff. Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions. Oversee case and disease management programs.
Responsibilities:
* Assist with development, documentation, updates, and maintenance of compliance with Optical Clinic standard operating procedures
* Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.
* Analyze test results and develop treatment plans
* Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
* Coordinate department prescriptions and pricing with Pharmacy.
* Coordinate department vendors and samples in compliance with division policy and procedures.
* Develop services offered to enhance patient experience
* Ensure supply chain quality control with pricing, inventory, and vendor compliance.
* Educate and counsel patients and staff on contact lens, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
* Consult with and refer patients to other health care practitioners when additional medical treatment is determined necessary
* Remove foreign bodies from the eye.
* Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.
* Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
* Provide vision therapy and low vision rehabilitation.
* Order and provide primary interpretation of laboratory studies.
* Participate and represent department in all division department quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control standards and objectives.
* Directly oversee and manage the optical staffs' day to day operations/daily tasks to optimize department productivity.
* Ensure coordination and balance of department's staff work schedule to meet patient care needs.
* Coordinate with department supervisors to balance staff workload to optimize productivity.
* Serve as department liaison in addressing all patient and staff feedback complaints, concerns, and misconduct.
* Participate directly with the department supervisor in staff performance reviews
* Serve as a first point of contact for conflict resolution with staff in accordance with already established HRD procedures.
* Perform quarterly chart audits of the Optical Director in accordance with division policy.
* Assist division staff to ensure timely and proper credentialing of department employees.
* Represent department in division meetings relevant to job duties/responsibilities.
* Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting required department meetings.
* Assist the Optical Director to develop a fiscally responsible and balanced department budget.
* Work directly with the Optical Director to identify and generate necessary department reports.
* Assume the Optical Director duties and job responsibilities in absence of Optical Director.
* Record organized, legible entries in patient record, including referrals and correspondence with outside Physicians and Optometrists.
* Develop, coordinate, and refine patient referrals with Purchased Referred Care and patient/provider appeals with Utilization Review Committee.
* Participate in Head Start and Tribal school screenings as needed.
* Provide ongoing training for Para optometric personnel in the areas of optometric assistant and optical procedures.
* Identify department staff continuing education to keep abreast of new technology and advances in the optical industry.
* Serve as clinical instructor for students, interns, and clinical educational placements.
Skills:
Essential:
* Maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
* Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories
* Ability and willingness to provide strong customer service orientation
* Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
* Knowledge of proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic
* Knowledge of insurance billing is required
* Ability to operate and use a keratometer, lensometer, visual field analyzer, topographer, fundus camera, HRT, NCT tonometer, pupilometer, auto refractor and blood glucose monitor
* Ability to utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory testing systems and instruments
* Ability to manage optometric office
* Knowledge of management and leadership techniques
* Ability to read and interpret medical records
* Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of ocular photography, including fundus photography
* Ability to test computer equipment
* Knowledge of therapeutic pharmaceuticals
* Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing
* Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures
* Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and co-workers at all levels
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
* Knowledge of medical insurance and third-party payment systems and procedures
* Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
* Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
* Ability to demonstrate excellence in everything, and continually seek improvement in results
* Skill in performing ocular screening examinations, and visual acuity testing, using ETDRS or other standardized means
* Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.
* Knowledge of computer systems, servers, and workstations
* Knowledge of ocular procedures and screenings
* Knowledge of diabetes and how it affects the retina is required
* Ability to supervise staff
Education Requirement - Or A Closely Related Field:
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Doctorate Degree in Optometry (Pre-Optometry)
Credentials:
Essential:
* Wisconsin License to practice Optometry
* certification in the use of diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceuticals
Nonessential:
* Oneida Certification on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect within ninety (90) days of employment
* Must be CPR and Red Cross First Aide Certified or the ability to obtain within three (3) months of employment. Must maintain CPR and Red Cross First Aide Certification during employment.
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Stand frequently
* Handle frequently
* Feel frequently
* Reach frequently
* Reach with hands and arms
* Balance frequently
* Bend/stoop frequently
* Kneel frequently
* Crouch frequently
* Crawl frequently
* Pick-up and hold small objects
* Talk frequently
* Hear frequently
* Lift 25 pounds occasionally
* Move 25 pounds occasionally
* Office setting
* Work evening hours
* Work extended hours
* Work irregular shifts
Experience:
Essential:
* ICD-10 coding
Nonessential:
* Practicing Optometry
Other information:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.
Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.
Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.
Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.
Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation/State Compact and/or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and/or Gaming license as a condition of employment.
Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.
A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.
Must provide a copy of diploma/degree, license, or certification upon employment.
ITEMS TO BE SUBMITTED:
- Employees are required to have proof of seasonal influenza vaccination; medical or religious exemption may be request upon hire.
- Must submit 3 current letters of reference to include phone numbers.
- Background Information Disclosure BID form.
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