Optometric Technician - Patient Care & Eye Diagnostics

AEG Vision; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Employee Vision Discount Program

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

AEG Vision is seeking an Optometric Technician to work with Optometrists, performing pre-testing, scheduling, and patient education to ensure efficient, high-quality eye care. You will handle testing, documentation, and basic contact lens operations in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, coordination of referrals, and collaboration with clinicians to deliver exceptional patient experiences onsite in Clarksville, TN.

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).

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary evaluations of patients prior to exam by the Optometrist, such as dilation, topicals, diagnostic medications, Optomap, auto refractor, visual acuity.
• Conduct verbal interview with patient prior to visit with Optometrist to determine medical issues for the visit.
• Schedule referral appointments and complete paperwork as needed.
• Record and maintain patient records in HIPAA-compliant systems and assist with documentation.
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding medications and treatments.
• Conduct diagnostic testing with specialty equipment (OCT, Visual Field, Pachymetry, Retinal Camera).
• Assist with clinical documentation and CPT coding as needed.
• Help maximize schedule utilization through reminders and recall outreach.
• Assist with contact lens insertion/removal and inventory management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Word Processing

Job description

AEG Vision is seeking an Optometric Technician to work with Optometrists, performing pre-testing, scheduling, and patient education to ensure efficient, high-quality eye care. You will handle testing, documentation, and basic contact lens operations in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, coordination of referrals, and collaboration with clinicians to deliver exceptional patient experiences onsite in Clarksville, TN.