Optometric Technician-SPRING

Houston Eye Associates; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education including JCAHPO

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Medical

Dental

401(K)

Free Life Insurance & LTD

Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts

Job summary

Houston Eye Associates is seeking an Optometry Support team member to assist during eye exams and support the optometrist. You will perform preliminary patient evaluations, interview patients, manage records, and assist with contact lenses while ensuring timely, courteous care.

The role emphasizes patient interaction, insurance verification, and appointment coordination in a Spring, TX setting. A High School diploma or GED is required, with 1 year of optometry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary evaluation of patients prior to exam by the OD, such as dilation, topicals, autorefractions.
• Conduct interviews with patients to identify medical issues and reasons for visit.
• Provide support to the Optometrist to care for patients on schedule.
• Maintain patient records in compliance with HIPAA and company policies.
• Answer patient inquiries by phone or voicemail regarding medications and treatments.
• Assist with insertion and removal of contact lenses and order trials.
• Greet and direct patients entering the facility and prepare exam rooms.

Skills

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Verbal communication

Appointment scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Spring Klein - Spring, TX 77388Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Health CareLOCATION: 5211 FM 2920, Suite 102 Spring, TX

POSITION SUMMARY

Contributes to the organization by assisting with patient care during an eye exam. The Optometric performs basic, advanced and complex procedures in assisting the optometrist; all to be handled accurately, quickly and courteously.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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
• Provides support to the Optometrist to care for patients in a timely, effective manner, as closely to appointed schedule as possible
• Assists Optometrist to care for patients in a timely, effective manner, as closely to appointed schedule as possible
• Records and maintains 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 contract lenses
• Orders 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.
• Schedules 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Must be able to push, pull, bend, twist, and reach. Use care and proper judgment when lifting or carrying items ensuring to utilize proper posture and body mechanics. Even though the weight lifted may only be a negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.Classified as having occupational exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.Exposure to communicable disease

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct reports.

We Proudly Offer:

• Continuing Education including JCAHPO & ABOC
• Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Superior Benefits Package:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401(K)
  • Free Life Insurance & LTD
  • Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

QualificationsCOMPETENCIES

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

N/A

EXPERIENCE

1 year of optometry experience preferred.