Optometric Technician — Total Patient Experience Advocate

EyeCare Partners; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k with employer match

PTO and holidays

Paid maternity leave

Competitive base pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Clarkson Eyecare in Kirkwood, MO seeks an Optometric Technician to support doctors with preliminary testing, insurance verification and patient communication, ensuring a high-quality Total Patient Experience. This role emphasizes accuracy, empathy, and teamwork in a busy clinical setting.

Strong computer skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks will help maintain smooth, patient-centered operations across our eye care practice.

Qualifications

• Previous medical office experience preferred; ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients.
• Favorable background check required.
• Must provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor in preliminary testing.
• Verify medical and vision insurances.
• Communicate effectively with patients, doctors, and managers.
• Answer inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
• Maintain clean examination equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Clarkson Eyecare in Kirkwood, MO seeks an Optometric Technician to support doctors with preliminary testing, insurance verification and patient communication, ensuring a high-quality Total Patient Experience. This role emphasizes accuracy, empathy, and teamwork in a busy clinical setting.

Strong computer skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks will help maintain smooth, patient-centered operations across our eye care practice.