Ophthalmology Assistant Trainee

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in partnership with the more than 171000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System ANTHC provides world-class health services which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center wellness programs disease research and prevention rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States and Alaskas second-largest health employer with more than 3100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nations largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

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 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.

• Ancillary 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.

• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.

• Emergency Travel Assistance

• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility

• Discount program for travel gym memberships amusement parks and more.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference forqualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:

Under close to limited supervision depending on job title performs pre-screening exams for patients in ANMC Ophthalmology clinics and/or specialty Ophthalmology field clinics. Level I employees perform work under close supervision may only perform simple or routine aspects or the position and generally require a good deal of instruction and/or training. Level III employees perform high level complex and responsible tasks within this position train lower-level employees and generally work with minimum supervision and follow-up from their supervisor.

Responsibilities:

All

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 pretest preparation answers questions and explains procedures.

Adjusts 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):

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 technician schedule that can include weekends and/or nights.

Other information:

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

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 and Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant

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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

All

A high school diploma or GED equivalent.

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.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

All

Certification in Basic Life Support required.

Certified Ophthalmology Assistant

Certified Ophthalmology Assistant from the JCAHPO/IJCAHPO

Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant

Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting certification from the JCAHPO/IJCAHPO

PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

N/A

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

N/A

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

N/A

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ophthalmology Assistant Trainee

The trainee must complete a two-week orientation within the clinic with their trainer. Must meetday and 6-month Course Study Objectives within the designated time frames.

Certified Ophthalmology Assistant and Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant

According to the needs of the organization some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional specific technical certifications.