Ophthalmic Technician , II

Position: Ophthalmic Technician I, II

Fireweed Mountain Bldg
Anchorage, AK 99508, USA

Description Ophthalmic Technician I

Hiring Range $22.55 to $30.06

Pay Range $22.55 to $33.82

Ophthalmic Technician II

Hiring Range $25.81 to $34.42

Pay Range $25.81 to $38.72

Summary of

Job Responsibilities

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for serving as an Optometric Assistant to facilitate the provision of clinical optometric care to customer-owners. The Ophthalmic Technician performs a variety of office support tasks for professional staff in the areas of reception, pre-screening, secretarial, billing, and clerical roles. In the absence of an ophthalmic dispenser, this employee provides basic optician services.

This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.

Qualifications

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

• Obtain certification as a Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) from the American Optometric Association (AOA) within 15 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Additional Qualifications for Ophthalmic Technician II

Meets all requirements of Ophthalmic Technician I in addition to the following:

• Two (2) years’ experience as a certified Optometric Assistant or Ophthalmic Technician; OR demonstrated proficiency as an Ophthalmic Technician I at SCF.
• Certification as a Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA) by the AOA.

Native Preference

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training. SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.

Employee Health Requirements

Compliance with our Employee Health procedure is a condition of SCF employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T‑dap (Tetanus ‑ Diphtheria ‑ Pertussis), and COVID‑19.

Equal

Opportunity Employer

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