Optometric Tech/ Patient Care Coordinator Position Available In Marion, Tennessee

Optometric Tech/ Patient Care Coordinator Spectacles Family EyeCare South Pittsburg, TN Job Details Full-time From $15 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Paid training 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training 401(k) matching Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications Anatomy knowledge Medical office experience Physiology knowledge Ophthalmology High school diploma or GED Medical terminology Communication skills Entry level

Full Job Description Optometric Technician:

Located in historic Downtown South Pittsburg, TN, Spectacles Family EyeCare is a thriving and growing optometry practice. We are seeking a full-time, energetic, and friendly individual for the Optometric Technician role. Applicants must be prepared to work in a fast-paced medical office setting and be eager to learn. Our office is dedicated to working as a team. Our team knows that eyecare is not just about finding the perfect eyewear and contact lenses: it is about promoting healthy eyes. It is about seeing the things that matter most in your life! Our mission is to help our patients accomplish these goals in a friendly, compassionate, and professional environment.

General Duties:

The primary role is assisting the Optometrist in patient care to include conducting pre-testing or special testing, intaking patient historical information, and familiarizing patients throughout the eye care and clinical experience. Essential Functions Greet all office guests in a professional and friendly manner. Gather preliminary data through patient pretest, such as documenting chief complaints, gathering patient’s medical history, measuring visual acuity, eye movement, interocular pressure (IOP), retinal photos, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography (OCT). Educate the patient throughout the prescreening process about what each machine is testing for and provide instructions to provide accurate test results. Accurately and efficiently document the results of pretesting into the current EHR program. Educate and instruct the patient on insertion, removal, and proper care of contact lenses. Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment. Maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies. Adhere to all HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality. Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations. Assisting in other areas of the office is necessary, such as answering phones, verifying insurance, checking in patients, scanning charts, maintaining a clean office, checking patients in and out.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED. Adaptable and flexible with the ability to multitask. Self-motivated and exceptional attention to detail. Good communication skills and the desire to work with others and help patients. Willingness to learn. Must present a professional appearance. Positive Personality. Being a team player is essential and able to work in a fast-paced office. Ability to stand and move about an office environment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount On-the-job training Paid time off Retirement plan

Medical Specialty:

Ophthalmology Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift

Work Location:

In person