Optometric Technician

AEG Vision • Commerce City, CO

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About The Position

At AEG, the Optometric Technician works alongside Optometrists to support patient care and education and help provide an efficient, high-quality patient experience. The role conducts pre-testing and preliminary evaluations, assists with specialty diagnostic testing, performs post-exam tasks, and helps manage the doctor’s appointment schedule. It also includes patient communication, recordkeeping, contact lens support, billing-related checks, and maintaining the practice’s cleanliness and visual appeal. The position may include scribing for the Optometrist 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 and files 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 examination, including dilation, use of topical and 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 relay relevant details to the Optometrist.
• Schedule ophthalmology referrals, diagnostic follow-up visits, and other specialty referrals as needed, and complete related paperwork.
• Maintain patient records and files in compliance with company, federal, and state policies, including HIPAA.
• Respond to patient telephone inquiries about medication, treatment, and problems, referring questions to the Optometrist when necessary.
• Perform diagnostic testing using specialty equipment such as OCT, visual field equipment, pachymetry, and retinal cameras, as needed.
• Document medical findings and communications between the Optometrist and patient in the EHR and assist with medical documentation clerical duties at participating practices.
• Check CPT codes and billing for post-operative care, office visits, and other services.
• Support appointment schedule utilization through pre-appointment and daily confirmations, recall-list outreach, and rescheduling no-show or canceled 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 work bench, 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 benefits
• 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