Optometric Office Technician & Admin - Patient Focused

West Point Optical Group; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hireology in Leander, TX is seeking an Optometric Office Technician / Medical Office Administrator to assist the Managing Optometrist in clinical and admin duties. You will interact with patients, process insurance, schedule, and support eyewear care.

Responsibilities include taking histories, preparing patients, assisting during exams, medical billing, maintaining EMR, and coordinating with the team to deliver an exceptional patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or comparable experience typically achieved with a minimum of 1-2 years in a retail setting.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Valid State Driver’s License and State Minimum Insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Take patient medical histories.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Administer tests prior to the eye exam.
• Assist doctors during examinations.
• Assist with ordering glasses and contact lens supply.
• Greeting and directing patients.
• Answering telephones.
• Updating and maintaining Electronic Medical Records.
• Obtaining insurance verification and authorization.
• Adjust scheduling for priority patients.
• Scheduling appointments.
• Processing insurance claim forms.
• Patient and insurance billing.
• Vision insurance billing and coding.
• Accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Bookkeeping.
• Selling glasses and contact lens supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR software

Scheduling software

Job description

Hireology in Leander, TX is seeking an Optometric Office Technician / Medical Office Administrator to assist the Managing Optometrist in clinical and admin duties. You will interact with patients, process insurance, schedule, and support eyewear care.

Responsibilities include taking histories, preparing patients, assisting during exams, medical billing, maintaining EMR, and coordinating with the team to deliver an exceptional patient experience.