Optometric Technician

AEG Vision • Bolivar, MO

12d

About The Position

The Optometric Technician works alongside Optometrists to support patient care and education, helping ensure patients receive an efficient, high-quality experience. The role conducts pre-testing and specialty diagnostic testing, completes post-exam tasks, and manages appointment schedules. It also includes patient interviews, documentation, referrals, telephone inquiries, contact lens services, office organization, and other practice duties as requested.

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, topical and diagnostic medications, Optomap, autorefractor, and visual acuity procedures.
• Interview patients before their visit with the Optometrist to identify medical issues and reasons for the visit.
• Schedule ophthalmology referrals, 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 about medication and treatment, referring questions to the Optometrist as necessary.
• Perform diagnostic testing using specialty equipment such as OCT, Visual Field, Pachymetry, and retinal cameras when required.
• Document medical findings and communications between the Optometrist and patient in electronic health records, assist with medical documentation, and check CPT codes and billings where applicable.
• Support schedule utilization through appointment confirmations, recall-list outreach, and rescheduling patients who cancel or do not attend.
• Conduct contact lens insertion and removal classes, manage contact lens trial inventory, and accept contact lens orders in person or by phone.
• Complete end-of-day responsibilities, including schedule wrap-up and checklist tasks.
• Clean and organize frame boards, displays, mirrors, work benches, and office areas.
• 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