Provide a wide variety of duties to assist the optometrist/ophthalmologist as appropriate to the level of certification (i.e., COA, COT, or COMT).
· Obtain patient histories, perform prescription verification, and maintain patient records.
· Assist in testing patient vision. Test far and near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
· Examine the eye, using slit lamp, for abnormalities of cornea, and anterior and posterior chambers.
· Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
· Measure intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test).
· Test field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and chart test results on graph paper.
· Measure axial length of eye, using ultrasound equipment.
· Instruct patients concerning eye care and contact lens handling.
· Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
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· Experience assisting with ophthalmic examinations and procedures.
· Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment and clinical practices.
· Strong communication, organizational, and patient service skills.
Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.
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Work is performed primarily in a clinical eye care or medical office setting. Employee works with patients, ophthalmic equipment, and medical supplies and frequently interacts with optometrists, ophthalmologists, and other healthcare personnel.
Position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and use of hands for operating ophthalmic equipment and assisting with patient care. Requires close visual attention, manual dexterity, and the ability to assist with patient positioning and routine clinical procedures. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
Compliance:
To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://apply.workable.com/katmai/
We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).
Katmai was initially formed in 2007 by ONC to hold and manage its interests in companies and joint ventures which contract with the US Federal Government. Katmai is 100% owned by Ouzinkie Native Corporation and exists to be a source of both profit and pride for ONC Shareholders. ONC’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine members, all of whom are of Alutiiq descent. KGS is charged with producing profits through the acquisition and successful management of US Federal contracts or other commercial efforts, which are distributed to ONC. ONC, an Alaska native village corporation, determines how to distribute those profits such that they benefit ONC Shareholders.
Katmai has multiple 8(a) subsidiaries at various stages in the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) business development program, and a few proud graduate firms from the program. For over 11 years, Katmai has been a problem solver for its customers by providing efficient and effective services often with tight acquisition timelines and lean program budgets.
Katmai has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
