Optometric Technician

West Point Optical Group

Chandler (AZ)

On-site

USD 22,041 - 27,552

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading optical practice in Chandler, Arizona is seeking an Optometric Technician. This entry-level role involves assisting the Managing Optometrist and includes both clinical and administrative duties, such as taking patient histories, assisting in exams, and processing insurance. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma and strong communication skills. This position offers full-time employment with a pay range of $16.00/hr - $20.00/hr.

Qualifications

1-2 years of technical experience in the last 2 years.
Ability to communicate enthusiastically and concisely.
Familiarity with personal computers preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Managing Optometrist in practice operations.
Take patient medical histories and prepare patients for examinations.
Administer tests prior to the eye exam.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Overview

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Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $20.00/hr

The below Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and is subject to changes and exceptions at the discretion of senior management.

Job Title and Reporting

JOB TITLE: Optometric Office Technician / Medical Office Administrator

REPORTS TO: Store General Manager

FLSA STATUS: Hourly; Non-Exempt

Position purpose

The major responsibility of the Optometric Office Technician is to assist the Managing Optometrist in the technical and administrative operation of an optometric practice. The position will interact with patients/customers by delivering an exceptional patient/customer experience, foster patient/customer retention, and promotes outstanding associate/doctor satisfaction.

Role description

The Optometric Office Technician plays a key role in the optometric practice. Their duties may include the utilization of computerized medical office software, administrative office procedures, health insurance processing, billing and transcription of medical reports.

An Optometric Office Technician role may combine skills of a medical office administrator, medical billing and collections, appointment scheduler or medical records clerk and direct patient care.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Clinical Duties

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

Administrative duties

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.

Travel requirements

Occasional travel locally, within 15 mile radius.

Qualifications: Experience, Competencies and Education

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.

Seniority level