Job Description

Job description

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 Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 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 Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s 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).

• Retirement Match and Discretionary. ANTHC matches up to 5%, with a 3% discretionary contribution after one year of employment into a 401(a).

• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.

• Twelve 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.

• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.

• Emergency Travel Assistance

• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility

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

or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified 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

P erforms 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.

P erforms 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.

A djusts 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.

M aintains patient charts, enters diagnosis and billing codes, logs data into patient information systems, and updates file systems for tests performed.

C leans and sterilizes equipment and workspace. Recognizes equipment malfunctions and readjusts equipment or refers for repair.

P erforms other duties as assigned or required.

C ertified Ophthalmology Assistant (COA)

T rains and cross-trains other clinical staff as required.

M aintains 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.

C ertified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant (OSA):

A ll 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

K nowledge of Medical Terminology

S kill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

S kill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

C ertified Ophthalmology Assistant and Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant

K nowledge of diagnostic ophthalmology equipment.

K nowledge of ocular disease process. Knowledge of ophthalmic examination protocols and patient preparation for evaluation.

K nowledge of ophthalmic equipment. Skill in monitoring patient responses and operating ophthalmic equipment.

S kill in performing ophthalmic testing procedures.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

A ll

A high school diploma or GED equivalent.

C ertified Ophthalmology Assistant

A pproved independent study course such as the JCAT course or AAO Ophthalmic Medical Assisting course per current JCAHPO guidelines.

M INIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

O phthalmology Assistant Trainee

N on-supervisory - One (1) year of work experience.

C ertified Ophthalmology Assistant and Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant

N on-supervisory - Depending on above education qualification per the current JCAHPO guidelines.

M INIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

A ll

C ertification in Basic Life Support required.

C ertified Ophthalmology Assistant

C ertified Ophthalmology Assistant from the JCAHPO/IJCAHPO

C ertified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant

O phthalmic Surgical Assisting certification from the JCAHPO/IJCAHPO

P REFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

N /A

P REFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

N /A

P REFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

N /A

A DDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

O phthalmology Assistant Trainee

T he trainee must complete a two-week orientation within the clinic with their trainer. Must meet 30-, 60-, 90-day, and 6-month Course Study Objectives within the designated time frames.

C ertified Ophthalmology Assistant and Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant

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

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Traineeship, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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