Benefits:
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Competitive salary
Training & development
We are looking for a dedicated Optometric Technician who will assist the optometrist in pretesting patients and who is an essential part of our front office team providing exceptional patient care.
· Must be Available to Work "full shifts" with 4 days of availability to work on WEEKDAYS & WEEKENDS, based on business needs
Will not schedule at both locations during the same day (85050) and (85254)
Working Environment:
On-site, inside of our practices (no remote work available)
Scrub uniforms
Patient care and customer service
Sitting, standing, and moving around to different rooms
Extended periods on the computer and examination equipment
Multi-phone lines
Ability to work at different locations
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent. Customer service and optometry office experience preferred.
Essential Duties:
Greet patients by providing professional and friendly customer service
Answer phones, schedule appointments, insurance verifications, patient check in and out processes, collect copays, patient intake duties, and referrals
Enter patient data, maintain patient demographics, HIPAA compliance confidential data
Explain processes to prepare patients for pretesting, perform vision pre-screenings, take legible notes during examinations, transition patients to doctors
Provide exceptional patient care
Promptly review and reply to voice messages
Perform minor maintenance on examination equipment or contact the supervisor
Daily office cleaning and sanitation of examination equipment
Perform and document no show, NEE, and courtesy reminder calls
Communicate effectively with patients, doctors, and fellow teammates
Ability to be scheduled at different office locations during the week
Excellent attendance and punctuality are essential for our patient care
Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications:
Experience using optical pretesting equipment
Evidence of strong working relationship with doctors
Experience in customer service
Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
Ability to self-motivate with the experience to work under pressure
Optometric technician certification or Associate's degree, optometric technician
Associates or higher degree in the medical, human relations, or related fields