Optometric Technician - Patient Care & Eye Exams

Houston Eye Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education (JCAHPO & ABOC)

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Superior Benefits Package: Medical,-D

Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts

Job summary

Houston Eye Associates in Houston, TX seeks an Optometric Assistant to support eye exams, perform preliminary evaluations, and assist the Optometrist in delivering timely patient care. Travel to Gramercy location may be required.

You will greet patients, prepare exam rooms, verify insurance, schedule follow-ups, and maintain accurate HIPAA-compliant records. Prioritizes patient comfort and appointment adherence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• N/A Certifications

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary evaluation of patients prior to exam by the OD, such as dilation, topicals, autorefractions, etc.
• Perform verbal interview with patient prior to visit with OD to determine medical issues and reasons for their visit
• Provide support to the Optometrist to care for patients in a timely, effective manner, as closely to appointed schedule as possible
• Assist Optometrist to care for patients in a timely, effective manner, as closely to appointed schedule as possible
• Record and maintain patient records / files in compliance with company, federal, and state policies (HIPAA)
• Respond to patient's telephone inquiries and voicemails regarding medication, treatment, problems referring to the Optometrist as necessary
• Assist with the insertion and removal of contact lenses
• Order soft and hard contact trials for the Optometrist
• Greet and direct all patients as they enter the facility.
• Prepare, clean and maintain exam rooms; restock as needed.
• Schedule follow-up appointments, verifies insurance for patient exam visits and verifies appointment times with patients.
• Provide patient(s) with an explanation of insurance benefits as needed.
• Schedule appointments
• Order and check in on contacts
• Verify and file insurance for contact purchases
• All other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Houston Eye Associates in Houston, TX seeks an Optometric Assistant to support eye exams, perform preliminary evaluations, and assist the Optometrist in delivering timely patient care. Travel to Gramercy location may be required.

You will greet patients, prepare exam rooms, verify insurance, schedule follow-ups, and maintain accurate HIPAA-compliant records. Prioritizes patient comfort and appointment adherence.