Optometric Technician: Elevate Patient Eye Care

AEG Vision; Medfield (MA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with Match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/STD/LTD

Employee Vision Discount Program

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

PTO

Résumé du poste

AEG Vision is seeking an Optometric Technician to support Optometrists in delivering exceptional patient care. You will conduct pre‑testing, assist with specialty diagnostics, and help manage scheduling to ensure efficient, high‑quality patient experiences from start to finish.

You will be performing preliminary patient evaluations, interviewing patients prior to visits, handling referrals, maintaining HIPAA‑compliant records, and assisting with clerical tasks related to documentation.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• PC skills to include MS Office, Windows, and Word Processing.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively and professionally collaborate with co‑workers and patients.

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 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.
• 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).

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Fast-paced environment

Formation

High School or GED qualification

Outils

MS Office

EHR systems

Description du poste

AEG Vision is seeking an Optometric Technician to support Optometrists in delivering exceptional patient care. You will conduct pre‑testing, assist with specialty diagnostics, and help manage scheduling to ensure efficient, high‑quality patient experiences from start to finish.

You will be performing preliminary patient evaluations, interviewing patients prior to visits, handling referrals, maintaining HIPAA‑compliant records, and assisting with clerical tasks related to documentation.