Optometric Technician

Veiovis, LLC.; Tamuning (GU); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Veiovis, LLC. in Tamuning, Guam seeks an entry-level Optometry Assistant to support the Optometry Clinical/Administrative Team Lead. You will process patient information, help manage appointment flow, and assist with pre-testing and special testing.

You will perform pre-testing (auto refraction, lensometry, tonometry, topography), aid with diagnostics (visual acuity, fundus photography, OCT), maintain records, stock supplies, and help with front desk duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• No previous optometry experience required; comprehensive training provided.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Professional and ethical integrity.
• Familiarity with federal and state healthcare laws.
• Computer-literate; proficient in MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Process patient information in the computer system and help maintain the reception records and examination room area.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and manage patient flow.
• Conduct pre-testing: auto refraction, lensometry, tonometry, topography.
• Perform diagnostic testing: visual acuity, color vision screening, Phoropter setup, eye drop instillation.
• Prepare referrals and letters; assist with prescriptions for providers.
• Inventory management; stock examination rooms; sanitize equipment before and after use.
• Rotates duties between exam area and front desk; assist with insurance coverages.

Skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary:

Reports directly to the Optometry Clinical/Administrative Team Lead. Able to process patientinformation through the computer system and maintain appointment schedules for an efficient patientflow for each provider. And responsible for conducting pre-testing and special testing for the following equipment and instruments:

• Pre-testing I – auto refraction, lensometry, tonometry and topography.
• Pre-testing II – preliminary case history including current medical conditions. Ability to conduct visual acuities, color vision screening, dial in Phoropter and eye drop instillation.
• Diagnostic testing – Visual field, Optec vision screener, OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), Fundusphotography. Also responsible for processing patient’s information through the computer system and helps maintain the operations of the reception electronic records and examination room area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Processes patient’s information through the computer system and helps maintain the operation ofthe reception electronic records and examination room area. Retrieves patient records from other clinics to ensure complete information on file beforeappointment date. Manages continuous patient flow by effectively communicating with team members and providers. Prepares referrals, work and/or school excuse letters, prepare prescriptions for providers to sign andstaff consult letters to primary care and specialty care providers. Conducts inventory of supplies and stock examination rooms. Verifies and maintains stock level andrecommends disposal for all expired supply items. Disinfects and wipes down all equipment and instruments before and after use. Conducts pre-testing and special testing for the following equipment and instruments:

• o Pre-testing I – auto refraction, lensometry, tonometry and topography.
• Pre-testing II – preliminary case history including current medical conditions. Ability to conduct visualacuities, color vision screening, dial in Phoropter and eye drop instillation.
• o Diagnostic testing – Visual field, Optec vision screener, OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), Fundus photography.
• Performs screening for Occupational Health Services.
• Rotation of duties from exam area to front check in/check out, knowledge of insurance coverages.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time such as Optical duties (inventory oftrial contact lenses, ordering and stocking inventory items, process invoices, contact patient(s) forpick up and any other assigned duties.

Education and Experience:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. No previous experience in optometry is necessary. Comprehensive training will be provided to equipthe selected individual for successful performance in this role.
3. Effective team player. With very good interpersonal relationship skills and can work and relate wellwith co-employees, patients and customers.
4. Must have the behavioral sensitivity, maturity, diplomacy and tact in addressing complex situationsand handling irate customers.
5. Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
6. Strong ethics and a high level of personal and professional integrity.
7. Must have basic familiarity on federal and state laws and requirements relating to healthcare management.
8. Computer-literate and proficient in using MS office programs.