Ophthalmic Technician I, II

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:

1. High School diploma; OR GED.
2. Obtain certification as a Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) from the American Optometric Association (AOA) within one (1) years of hire.
3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Additional Qualifications for Ophthalmic Technician II: Meets all requirements of Ophthalmic Technician I in addition to the following:

1. Two (2) years of demonstrated additional experience at level 1; OR demonstrated proficiency as an Ophthalmic Technician I at SCF.
2. Certification as a Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA) by the AOA.

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 vaccination is required.

Native Preference:

Under P.L
93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting, and training.