Optometric Technician

About This Role

An Optometric Technician performs patient care activities, pre-testing, post-exam duties, and specialty testing to ensure a professional and pleasant patient experience, working closely with the doctors to maintain their schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary evaluation of patients prior to exam by the OD, such as dilation, topicals, diagnostic medications, Optomap
• Conduct verbal interviews with patients to determine medical issues and reasons for their visit, communicating findings to the OD
• Enter patient information into Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Assist Optometrists (ODs) in caring for patients efficiently and according to schedule
• Instruct patients on medical care as prescribed by the doctor's treatment plan and schedule follow-up appointments
• Discuss Lasik with patients and identify those interested by reviewing patient information forms
• Schedule referral appointments with Ophthalmologists and other specialists, completing appropriate paperwork
• Record and maintain patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Respond to patient telephone inquiries regarding medication and treatment, referring to the OD as necessary
• Complete proper coding of procedures for payment collection

Requirements

• High School or GED qualification
• Entry level PC skills including MS Office, Windows, and Word Processing
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with co-workers and patients

Qualifications

• High School or GED qualification

Nice to Have

• Experience evaluating patients for eye exams and dispensing eye exam medications
• Familiarity with medical terms associated with eye treatment
• Experience maintaining patient records per HIPAA regulations
• Industry certification (CPO, CPOA, CPOT)

Skills

* Required skills