Optometry Aide Reception and Treatment Center
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Job Location:
Lincoln, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46
Location:
Hiring Rate:
Job Posting:
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description:
Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year accruing immediately)
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement
Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
Numerous training and development opportunities
Hiring rate is $17.084/hour PLUS $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2300 team members operating nine institutions which house approximately 5800 inmates statewide. Information about the Department can be found at: . For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations please contact Megan Jones at
Duties:
*Conducts eye exams on all inmates entering the assigned institution and annual exams on all inmates having a documented need.
*Schedules on-site appointments for inmates with an optometrist.
*Coordinates between facility and optometry diagnostic service vendors to attain timely and technically adequate service.
*Initiates inmate files and fills out forms labels and reports.
*Dispenses eyewear and other eye related products.
*Fits orders adjusts and repairs eyeglass frames.
*Maintains equipment and tool control inventories.
*Performs routine and preventative maintenance on equipment.
*Reviews all Inmate Interview Requests and responds within 48 hours.
*Schedules emergency travel orders for contract ophthalmologist and community hospitals.
*Assists NDCS medical records department with records requests and filing.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: High school education or equivalent and experience or training in office support functions.
Other: Successful completion of background check. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam and at a randomly announced time pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.
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The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
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