Optometric Technician

Hero Practice Services•Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

Pediatric Dental Group in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is seeking an Optometric Assistant to administer visual tests, operate diagnostic equipment, and help patients with eyewear fittings. The position reports to the Lead Optometric Assistant and supports optometrists and families during eye exams, as well as the practice’s operations and its mission to provide high-quality, compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children. Pay is $15.75–$17.50 per hour, with monthly bonus opportunities. The role may also include other duties that support the business and its mission.

Requirements

Ability to perform optometric technical tasks, scribing, and other optometric duties.
Strong communication skills.
Proficiency with EHR systems.
Ability to train and lead a team of Optometric Assistants.
Ability to multitask and complete tasks correctly and on time.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a vision practice.
Knowledge of optometric online software or databases, Intero Order processing systems, Google Docs, and Document Portal Spreadsheet software.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Monitor and help ensure the smooth execution of office processes, including coding and optometric materials, insurance benefits, patient collections, and documentation.
Contact patients about appointment confirmations, reminders, cancellations, no-shows, and recalls.
Prepare patients for eye exams, perform initial pre-tests, and record results.
Accompany patients and parents during exams, assist the optometrist with scribing, and help patients find a good fit for glasses.
Perform vision tests, including visual acuity, color vision, stereo, confrontations, pupils, and ICT, and administer dilation drops.
Help patients select frames and lenses based on prescriptions.
Process patient payments during check-in and check-out.
Keep the practice clean and presentable, including cleaning restrooms and the patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
Perform other duties that support the practice and its mission.