Optometric Technician

AEG Vision; Floresville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/STD/LTD

Employee Vision Discount Program

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

AEG Vision Floresville, TX seeks an Optometric Technician to perform pre-testing, assist with diagnostics, and manage the doctor’s schedule. You will ensure a high-quality patient experience from start to finish.

Responsibilities include preliminary evaluations, patient interviews, referrals, and accurate EHR documentation while maintaining HIPAA compliance in a fast-paced practice.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; professional certification preferred.
• Experience with eye exams and related medications a plus.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and patient record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary evaluations prior to exam (dilation, topicals, diagnostics).
• Schedule referrals and manage doctor appointments.
• Maintain patient records in EHR and HIPAA-compliant files.
• Assist with diagnostic testing and post-exam tasks.
• Support front-desk duties and patient communication.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

HIPAA awareness

Education

High School or GED

Industry certification (CPO, CPOA, CPOT)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Optometry equipment

Job description

About AEG

At AEG, we're building something bigger than great eye care, we're creating careers, developing leaders, and making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Job Details

#15352 Floresville, Texas, USA

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-time

Job Description

At AEG, we're building something bigger than great eye care, we're creating careers, developing leaders, and making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

The Optometric Technician conducts pre‑testing procedures, assists with specialty diagnostic testing, performs post‑exam tasks, and manages the doctor’s appointment schedule to ensure every patient receives an efficient, high‑quality experience from start to finish.

• Perform preliminary evaluations of patients prior to exam by the Optometrist, such as dilation, topicals, diagnostic medications, Optomap, auto reflector, visual acuity, etc.


• Performs verbal interview with patient prior to visit with Optometrist to determine medical issues and reasons for their visit to provide details to Optometrist.


• May be required to schedule referral appointments with Ophthalmologists, Diagnostic follow-up visits, and other specialty referrals, and complete paperwork.


• Records and maintain patient records / files in compliance with company, federal, and state policies (HIPAA).


• Responds to patient telephone inquiries regarding medication, treatment, problems referring to the Optometrist as necessary.


• May be required to perform diagnostic testing using specialty equipment (OCT, Visual Field, Pachymetry, Retinal Camera. Etc.).


• Documents medical findings and communication between Optometrist and patient in Electronic Health Records(EHR) and assist with clerical duties related to medical documentation (participating practices only). Checking CPT codes, billings for post op, office visit etc.


• Ensures that maximum schedule utilization occurs through pre-appointment confirmation, daily appointment confirmation, contacting patients from recall listings, contacting no-shows or canceled patients to reschedule.


• Performs contact lens insertion and removal classes (I&R) and manages the contact lens trial inventory, check-in and take contact lens orders in person or by phone.


• Performs end-of-day responsibilities to include opti-schedule wrap-up, end-of-day checklist, etc.


• Cleans and organizes frame boards, displays, mirrors, work bench, office area, maintaining overall cleanliness and visual appeal of the practice.


• May be asked to act as a scribe for the Optometrist or perform refractions.


• Performs other duties within the practice as requested.

Requirements

• Experience evaluating patients for eye exams and dispensing eye exam medications.


• Familiarity with medical terms associated with eye treatment.


• Experience maintaining patients’ records / files per HIPAA regulations.


• Industry certification (CPO, CPOA, CPOT).

Qualifications

• High School or GED qualification.


• Strong attention to the details and ability to work under pressure in fast paced environment.


• PC skills to include MC Office, Windows, and Word Processing.


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively and professionally collaborate with co-workers and patients.

Full Time Employee Benefits

• 401(k) with Match


• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/STD/LTD


• Employee Vision Discount Program


• HSA/FSA


• PTO


• Paid Holidays

Physical Demands

• Ability to utilize office equipment


• Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking


• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs