Optometric Technician: Elevate Patient Care & Diagnostics

Affinity Eye Care; Clarksville (TN); Hybride; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with Match

Employee Vision Discount Program

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Résumé du poste

AEG is seeking an Optometric Technician to support Optometrists and deliver a high-quality patient experience. You will conduct pre-testing, assist with diagnostic testing, manage the doctor’s schedule, and help with EHR documentation and clerical tasks in a fast-paced practice.

Responsibilities include patient interviews, referrals scheduling, CPT/billing coordination, pre-appointment confirmations, and contact lens handling.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating patients for eye exams and dispensing eye exam medications.
• Familiarity with medical terms associated with eye treatment.
• Industry certification (CPO, CPOA, CPOT).

Responsabilités

• 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 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.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Formation

CPO

CPOA

CPOT

Outils

MC Office

Description du poste

AEG is seeking an Optometric Technician to support Optometrists and deliver a high-quality patient experience. You will conduct pre-testing, assist with diagnostic testing, manage the doctor’s schedule, and help with EHR documentation and clerical tasks in a fast-paced practice.

Responsibilities include patient interviews, referrals scheduling, CPT/billing coordination, pre-appointment confirmations, and contact lens handling.