Optometric Technician

Company: Clear Vision Family
Location: Mars
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

About the CompanyAEG Vision (AEG) is the market-leading manager of full-scope optometry practices throughout the country. The optometry practices under management maintain the local brand, practice staff, store associates, and patients, while AEG invests in medical equipment, technology, infrastructure, and the team in order to elevate the patient experience. AEGs core purpose is to improve the health of our community by helping our neighbors see better and look their best, one patient at a time. We are assembling a team of experienced industry professionals to help build AEG into the best place to work and ensure that each patient of the practices under management has an outstanding patient experience.Optometric TechnicianAbout the roleOptometric Technicians work in conjunction with the doctors to perform activities involving patient care, pre-testing, post-exam duties, specialty testing, and maintain the doctors appointment schedule in a manner that delivers a professional, pleasant patient experience.Performs preliminary evaluation of patients prior to exam by the OD, such as dilation, topicals, diagnostic medications, Optomap, etc.Performs verbal interview with patient prior to visit with OD to determine medical issues and reasons for their visit for communication to OD prior to appointmentEnters patient information in Electronic Health Records (EEHR)Assists ODs to care for patients in a timely, effective manner, as close to appointed schedule as possibleInstructs patients on medical care as prescribed by the doctors treatment plan and schedules follow up appointments as neededDiscusses Lasik with patients and identifies patients interested in Lasik by reviewing patient information formsMay be required to schedule referral appointments with Ophthalmologists, Diagnostic follow-up visits, and other specialty referrals, and complete appropriate paperworkRecords and maintains patient records / files in compliance with company, federal, and state policies (HIPAA)Responds to patients telephone inquiries regarding medication, treatment, problems referring to the OD as necessaryCompletes proper coding of procedures for payment collectionMay be required to perform diagnostic testing using specialty equipment (OCT, Visual Field, Pachymetry, Retinal Camera. Etc.)Corresponds with Doctor offices (internal and external) regarding patient and insurance referralsSupports the OD with patient education as instructed by the OptometristDocuments medical findings and communication between doctor and patient in Electronic Medical Records and assists with clerical duties related to medical documentation (participating practices only)Participates in Practice meetings / projects as requestedEnsures that maximum OD utilization occurs through pre-appointment confirmation, daily appointment confirmation, contacting patients from recall listings, partnership with the managers outreach, etc.Calls all no-shows or cancelled patients to reschedule appointmentsPerforms contact lens insertion and removal classes (I&R) and manages the contact lens trial inventoryPerforms end of day responsibilities to include opti-schedule wrap-up, end of day checklist, etc.Makes recommendations for efficiencies, processes, etc. which will deliver either quality, cost savings, and / or profitability improvements within the Practice and / or across the organizationPerforms other duties within the Practice as requested and as time allowsRequirements:High School or GED qualificationEntry level PC skills to include MC Office, Windows, and Word ProcessingDemonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment, functioning for the good of the team over the individualExcellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively and professionally collaborate with co-workers and patientsPreferred Qualifications:Experience evaluating patients for eye exams and dispensing eye exam medicationsFamiliarity with medical terms associated with eye treatmentExperience maintaining patients records / files per HIPAA regulationsIndustry certification (CPO, CPOA, CPOT) preferred but not requiredBenefitsMedical/Dental/Vision/Life/STD/LTDEmployee Vision Discount Program401(k) with MatchHSA/FSAPTOPaid Holidays*Benefits applicable to full Time Employees only.Physical DemandsThis position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.Req Benefits: Benefits: 401(k) with Match, Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD, Vision Service Plan, Employee Vision Discount, Program HSA/FSA, PTO, Paid Holidays *Benefits applicable to Full Time Employment only*by Jobble

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