Optometric Technician
Company: AEG
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
About the Job
Optometric Technicians work in conjunction with the doctors to
perform activities involving patient care, pre-testing, post-exam
duties, FDT testing and maintain the doctor's appointment schedule
in a manner that delivers a professional, pleasurable patient
experience.
Duties Responsibilities
- Performs preliminary evaluation of patients prior to exam by
the OD, such as dilation, topicals, diagnostic medications,
etc.
- Perform verbal interview with patient prior to visit with OD to
determine medical issues and reasons for their visit for
communication to OD prior to appointment
- Assists ODs to care for patients in a timely, effective manner,
as closely to appointed schedule as possible
- Instruct patients on medical care as prescribed by the doctor's
treatment plan and schedules follow up appointments as needed
- Discusses Lasik with patients and identifies patients
interested in Lasik by reviewing patient information forms
- Schedules referral appointments with Ophthalmologists, Crown
Diagnostic, Laser Center and completes appropriate paperwork
- Records and maintains patient records / files in compliance
with company, federal, and state policies (HIPAA)
- Respond to patient's telephone inquiries regarding medication,
treatment, problems referring to the OD as necessary
- Identifies candidates for FDT testing per company standards of
care
- Completes proper coding of procedures for payment
collection
- Participates in Practice meetings / projects as requested
- Ensures that maximum OD utilization occurs thru pre-appointment
confirmation, daily appointment confirmation, contacting patients
from recall listings, partnership with the manager's outreach, etc.
(in an office without a PCC)
- Calls all no shows or cancelled patients to reschedule
appointments (in an office without a PCC)
- Performs contact lens insertion and removal classes (I R) and
manages the contact lens trial inventory
- Performs end of day responsibilities to include opti-schedule
wrap-up, end of day checklist, etc.
- Makes recommendations for efficiencies, processes, etc. which
will deliver either quality, cost savings, and / or profitability
improvements within the Practice and / or across the
organization
- Performs other duties within the Practice as requested and as
time allowsRequirements
- High School or GED qualification
- Entry level PC skills to include MC Office, Windows, and Word
Processing
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team
environment, functioning for the good of the team over the
individual
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to
effectively and professionally collaborate with co-workers and
patientsPreferred Qualifications:
- Experience evaluating patients for eye exams and dispensing eye
exam medication
- Familiarity with medical terms associated with eye
treatment
- Experience maintaining patients' records / files per HIPAA
regulationsPhysical Demands
- This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange
information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and
move about the office.
Benefit Packages
Benefits: 401(k) with Match, Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD, Vision
Service Plan, Employee Vision Discount, Program HSA/FSA, PTO, Paid
Holidays *Benefits applicable to Full Time Employment only*
Keywords: AEG, Owensboro , Optometric Technician, Professions , Owensboro, Kentucky
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