Optometric Technician

AEG Vision • Casa Grande, AZ

11d

About The Position

At AEG, the Optometric Technician works alongside Optometrists to support patient care and education and help ensure patients receive an efficient, high-quality experience. The role conducts pre-testing procedures, assists with specialty diagnostic testing, performs post-exam tasks, and manages the doctor’s appointment schedule. It may also involve scribing for the Optometrist or performing refractions.

Requirements

• Experience evaluating patients for eye exams and dispensing eye exam medications.
• Familiarity with medical terminology associated with eye treatment.
• Experience maintaining patient records and files in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary patient evaluations before the Optometrist’s exam, including dilation, topicals, diagnostic medications, Optomap, autorefractor testing, and visual acuity testing.
• Interview patients before their visit with the Optometrist to identify medical issues and reasons for the visit and communicate relevant details to the Optometrist.
• Schedule referrals to Ophthalmologists, diagnostic follow-up visits, and other specialty referrals when required, and complete related paperwork.
• Maintain patient records and files in compliance with company, federal, and state policies, including HIPAA.
• Respond to patient telephone inquiries regarding medications and treatment, referring issues to the Optometrist as necessary.
• Perform diagnostic testing using specialty equipment such as OCT, Visual Field, Pachymetry, and Retinal Camera when required.
• Document medical findings and communications between the Optometrist and patient in EHRs and assist with medical documentation clerical duties, including checking CPT codes and billings where applicable.
• Support maximum appointment schedule utilization by confirming appointments, contacting patients from recall listings, and rescheduling patients who cancel or miss appointments.
• Conduct contact lens insertion and removal classes, 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, the workbench, and office areas to maintain the practice’s cleanliness and visual appeal.
• Act as a scribe for the Optometrist or perform refractions when asked.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED