Optometric Office Technician: Patient Care & Admin Pro

Pearle Vision - Canton; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearle Vision Canton is seeking an Optometric Office Technician / Medical Office Administrator to support the Managing Optometrist in both clinical and administrative tasks. The role involves patient interactions, medical record handling, insurance processing, and billing.

The technician may float between Canton and Cartersville offices to cover in demand. The ideal candidate will have at least 1–2 years of related experience, strong communication, and computer skills; a high school diploma is

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1-2 year teching experience within the last 2 years.
• Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed customer expectations as well as foster positive and results-oriented associate, doctor and host relationships.
• Ability to manage priorities through adaptability, willingness to take calculated risks, and follow-up.
• Experience with personal computers preferred.
• Valid State Driver’s License and State Minimum Insurance coverage.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Taking patient medical histories
• Preparing patients for examinations
• Administering tests prior to the eye exam
• Assisting 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
• Optometric medical billing and coding
• Vision insurance billing and coding
• Accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Bookkeeping
• Selling glasses and contact lens supplies
• *The Clinical Skills can be learned on the job. No experience with clinical skills is necessary to apply.

Job description

Pearle Vision Canton is seeking an Optometric Office Technician / Medical Office Administrator to support the Managing Optometrist in both clinical and administrative tasks. The role involves patient interactions, medical record handling, insurance processing, and billing.

The technician may float between Canton and Cartersville offices to cover in demand. The ideal candidate will have at least 1–2 years of related experience, strong communication, and computer skills; a high school diploma is