Administrative Optometric Technician

Socket.dev; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University invites applications for an Administrative Optometric Technician in the Optometry Main Clinic. The role supports patient care by processing and stocking eyewear, tagging frames, and ensuring accurate invoicing and insurance data in Compulink.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, coordinating with interns/opticians, handling phones, scheduling dispenses, and maintaining ophthalmic supplies while adhering to HIPAA and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in an optometric or health care setting is desired.
• PC knowledge and interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
• Graduate of a two-year optometric technician program, optician, or apprentice optician.
• Knowledge of practice management software.
• Understanding of medical and administrative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process, stock, restock, and tag eyewear frames to ensure displays are complete.
• Enter invoice data, dispensing fees, and insurance information into Compulink.
• Track ophthalmic material orders and communicate with labs.
• Greet patients, escort them to the appropriate area, and introduce them to interns or opticians.
• Answer phones, check voicemail, respond to messages, and schedule dispenses and selections.
• Monitor and order ophthalmic supplies and resale items.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

PC Knowledge

Practice management software knowledge

Medical procedures understanding

Education

Two-year optometric technician program

Optician apprenticeship

Job description

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Job Title:

Administrative Optometric Technician

Department:

Optometry | Main Clinic

The Administrative Optometric Technician collaborates with opticians and interns to support patient care and eyewear delivery. This role involves processing, stocking, restocking, and tagging frames to ensure a comprehensive display is always available. The technician is responsible for the accurate, efficient, and organized traying of eyewear jobs, as well as the precise entry of invoice data, dispensing fees, and insurance information into Compulink. A thorough understanding of HIPAA regulations and the ability to handle confidential patient information is essential.

Additionally, the technician assists in tracking ophthalmic material orders and communicates effectively with labs. They warmly greet patients, escort them to the appropriate area, and coordinate introductions to interns or opticians. The role includes answering phones, checking voicemail, returning messages, conducting eyewear notifications, and scheduling dispenses and selections as well as monitoring and ordering ophthalmic supplies and resale items.

The technician works closely with supervisors and other college personnel to meet business and regulatory requirements, ensuring consistent delivery of quality care. Other optometric and administrative duties may be assigned as needed, including tasks at satellite or main campus clinics.

Additional Information:

Minimum Class Requirements Per CCS Class Specs:

• High School Diploma or GED

Desired Experience:

• One year of experience in an optometric or health care setting is desired

• PC Knowledge and interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.

• Graduate of a two- year optometric technician program, optician, or apprentice optician

• Knowledge of practice management software

• Understanding of medical and administrative procedures.

Pay Rate: $15.15- $19.79

Salary offer will be determined from candidate education, experience, internal equity, and budget.

FUNCTION: Finance
SUB-FUNCTION: Revenue Cycle Services
CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor- Technical
CAREER LEVEL: T1

Location:

Optometry Clinic (1041)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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