OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN (CPS Academic Year)

Job Title

Optometric Technician

Job Description

Employee performs a variety of tasks to assist the Optometrist in eye examinations and corrective procedures. Employee records patient medical histories and helps with preparing the patient for the vision examination. Pretesting may include visual acuity, color vision, depth perception, pupil reflexes, visual field testing, pressure inside the eye, and blood pressure. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

Knowledge of: Providing customer and personal services. Eye care and vision care products and services. Clerical and administrative procedures. Current optical theory, materials, and practices. Functions, techniques, technical components, and maintenance procedures of optometric equipment. Physics, algebra, geometry, and mechanical drawing. Safety procedures. Skill to: Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software. Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic/magnetic form. Ability to: Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to perform tasks. Write clearly, concisely, and logically. Follow oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Maintain confidentiality of client information. Interact effectively with withdrawn and hostile clients. Make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Required Education and Experience

Each applicant must be Certified Optometric Technician (copy of license required). Additionally each applicant must have a minimum of one year of experience as a Optometric Technician.

Working and Physical Conditions

Working and Physical Conditions Examples of Work Performed Processes patient information through the computer system and helps maintain the operation of the reception records and examination room area. Retrieves patient records from other clinics to ensure complete information on file prior to the appointment date. Manages continuous patient flow by effectively communicating with team members and providers. Prepares referrals, work and/or school excuse letters, written prescriptions for providers to sign, and staff consult letters to primary care provider. Conducts inventory of supplies at the stock examination rooms; verifies and maintains stock level and recommends disposal for all expired supply items. Disinfects and wipes down all equipment and instruments. Probationary Period Twelve months Supervision Exercised None

Benefits

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units. The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. Holidays The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Health Insurance The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan. Eligible dependents include: Legal Spouse or Equal Partner Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order") Step-child Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian Basic Life Insurance A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group. Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors. Flexible Benefits Plans Healthcare Flex Spending Account City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members. Dependent Care Flex Spending Account City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses. Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount. Healthy Lifestyles Program City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses. Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan. Retirement Plan The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees. Deferred Compensation As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.