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Location

Anchorage, AK | United States

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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.

Benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedule with 4 weeks paid vacation per year to start and 12 paid holidays.

• More than 19 Federal healthcare plans with plans for employee, employee plus one, and employee plus family available. ANTHC covers 80% of all health insurance premiums and 100% of Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, and AD&D.

• 401(a) retirement plan; ANTHC will contribute 3% of your annual compensation to the plan account each year, with up to an additional 5% match with a 6-year vesting schedule.

• 403(b) retirement savings plan with pre-tax and Roth options. Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent care are also available.

• Onsite Child Care is available in a brand new education facility.
  
  

• Onsite free gym access. Additional gym, rock climbing wall and salt-water pool available at the Alaska Pacific University for a small fee per semester. Steep discounts on outdoor equipment rentals for your Alaskan adventures!

• Tuition reductions for employees and their eligible dependents at the Alaska Pacific University.

or contact Recruitment directly at [email protected].

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.

Responsibilities:

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 work space. Recognizes equipment malfunctions and readjusts equipment or refers for repair.

Maintains JCAHPO requirements to keep certification current. Assists in all ophthalmic surgery including cataract, strabismus, transplants and plastics after completing training as an ophthalmic surgical assistant.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Other information:

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

· Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

· Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

· 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.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

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

1. COA-OMP or CMA accredited clinical training program or

2. COA-OMP or CMA accredited non-clinical training program including distance learning programs or

3. High School Diploma/GED and approved independent study course such as the JCAT course or AAO Ophthalmic Medical Assisting course per current JCAHPO guidelines.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Certification in Basic Life Support required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Current Certified Ophthalmology Assistant (COA) certificate from JCAHPO.

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