Optometric Technician

AEG Vision • Pingree Grove, IL

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About The Position

The Optometric Technician works alongside Optometrists to support patient care and education and help ensure an efficient, high-quality experience. The role conducts preliminary evaluations and pre-testing, assists with specialty diagnostic testing, completes post-exam tasks, and manages the doctor’s appointment schedule. It may also include acting as a scribe or performing refractions, as requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• PC skills, including Microsoft Office, Windows, and word processing.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for professional collaboration with coworkers and patients.
• Experience evaluating patients for eye exams and dispensing eye exam medications.
• Familiarity with medical terminology associated with eye treatment.
• Experience maintaining patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Industry certification such as CPO, CPOA, or CPOT.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary patient evaluations before the Optometrist’s exam, including dilation, topical and diagnostic medication administration, Optomap, autorefractor testing, and visual acuity.
• Interview patients before their visit to identify medical issues and reasons for the appointment, and provide relevant details to the Optometrist.
• Schedule referrals to Ophthalmologists, diagnostic follow-up visits, and other specialty appointments, and complete related paperwork when required.
• Maintain patient records in compliance with company, federal, and state policies, including HIPAA.
• Respond to patient telephone inquiries about medication and treatment, referring questions to the Optometrist as necessary.
• Perform specialty diagnostic testing, such as OCT, visual field, pachymetry, and retinal camera testing, when required.
• Document medical findings and communications between the Optometrist and patient in electronic health records, and assist with medical documentation clerical duties at participating practices.
• Check CPT codes and billing for postoperative care, office visits, and related services.
• Support appointment schedule utilization through appointment confirmations, recall-list outreach, and contacting patients who miss or cancel appointments to reschedule.
• Teach contact lens insertion and removal and manage contact lens trial inventory; check in patients and take contact lens orders in person or by phone.
• Complete end-of-day responsibilities, including opti-schedule wrap-up and the end-of-day checklist.
• Clean and organize frame boards, displays, mirrors, workbench, and office areas to maintain the practice’s cleanliness and visual appeal.
• Act as a scribe for the Optometrist or perform refractions when requested.
• Perform other duties within the practice as requested.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Employee vision discount program
• HSA/FSA
• PTO
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED