Optometric Technician & Patient Care Specialist

joinaegvision; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/STD/LTD

Vision discount program

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

AEG is seeking an Optometric Technician to support Optometrists in delivering high‑quality patient care. You will conduct pre‑testing, assist with diagnostic testing, manage appointments, and maintain efficient, accurate patient records.

The role involves performing preliminary exams, coordinating referrals, handling documentation in the EHR, and providing education to patients about procedures and aftercare. Join us to grow professionally in a collaborative eye care team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• PC skills including 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.
• 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 such as CPO, CPOA, CPOT.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary evaluations of patients prior to exam by the Optometrist (dilation, topicals, diagnostic medications, Optomap, auto refractor, visual acuity).
• Performs verbal interview with patient prior to visit with Optometrist to determine medical issues and reasons for visit.
• Schedule referral appointments and complete paperwork for ophthalmology or specialty referrals.
• Record and maintain patient records in compliance with policies (HIPAA).
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding medications and treatment.
• May perform diagnostic testing using specialty equipment (OCT, Visual Field, Pachymetry, Retinal Camera).
• Document medical findings and communicate with patients in the EHR; assist with clerical duties.
• Ensure maximum schedule utilization via confirmations and recalls.
• Perform contact lens insertion/removal classes and manage inventory/orders.
• End-of-day wrap-up and housekeeping of the practice space.
• May act as scribe for the Optometrist or perform refractions.
• Other duties within the practice as requested.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Medical terminology

Record maintenance

Industry certifications

Education

High School or GED qualification

Tools

MS Office

Windows OS

Word Processing

Job description

AEG is seeking an Optometric Technician to support Optometrists in delivering high‑quality patient care. You will conduct pre‑testing, assist with diagnostic testing, manage appointments, and maintain efficient, accurate patient records.

The role involves performing preliminary exams, coordinating referrals, handling documentation in the EHR, and providing education to patients about procedures and aftercare. Join us to grow professionally in a collaborative eye care team.