Optometric Technician-The Woodlands

Houston Eye Associates; Spring (TX); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

401K

Life Insurance

Eye Care Benefits

Optical Discounts

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Continuing Education

Résumé du poste

Houston Eye Associates in The Woodlands, TX seeks a patient-focused Optometric Assistant to support the optometrist during eye exams. You will perform preliminary evaluations, assist with contact lenses, and help maintain accurate patient records in HIPAA-compliant fashion.

Responsibilities include scheduling, insurance verification, greeting patients, preparing exam rooms, and providing courteous care to ensure smooth, efficient visits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsabilités

• Assist with patient care during eye exams and preliminary evaluations.
• Provide support to the Optometrist to care for patients in a timely manner.
• Maintain patient records in compliance with HIPAA and company policies.
• Greet and direct patients, prepare exam rooms, and verify insurance for visits.

Connaissances

HIPAA compliance

Patient care support

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

LOCATION: 1699 Research Forest Drive, Suite 150 The Woodlands, TX 77380

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

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES

• EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES N/A