Optometric Technician Position Available In Clay, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: Optometric Technicians at Pearle Vision in Orange Park play a crucial role in assisting the Managing Optometrist with the technical and administrative aspects of the practice. Responsibilities include patient interactions, medical office procedures, insurance processing, and patient care. No prior clinical experience is required, and occasional local travel may be necessary. Candidates should have strong communication skills, adaptability, and a high school diploma or equivalent.
Job Description
Optometric Technician Pearle Vision – Orange Park 1911 Wells Road, Orange Park, FL 32073 The below Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and is subject to changes and exceptions at the discretion of senior management.
JOB TITLE
Optometric Office Technician / Medical Office Administrator
REPORTS TO
Store General Manager
FLSA STATUS
Hourly; Non-Exempt
POSITION PURPOSE
The major responsibility of the Optometric Office Technician is to assist the Managing Optometrist in the technical and administrative operation of an optometric practice. The position will interact with patients/customers by delivering an exceptional patient/customer experience, foster patient/customer retention, and promotes outstanding associate/doctor satisfaction.
OPTOMETRIC OFFICE TECHNICIAN
The Optometric Office Technician plays a key role in the optometric practice. Their duties may include the utilization of computerized medical office software, administrative office procedures, health insurance processing billing and transcription of medical reports. An Optometric Office Technician role may combine skills of a medical office administrator, medical billing and collections, appointment scheduler or medical records clerk and direct patient care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Duties Taking patient medical histories Preparing patients for examinations Administering tests prior to the eye exam Assisting doctors during examinations Administrative Job Duties Greeting and directing patients Answering telephones Updating and maintaining Electronic Medical Records Obtaining insurance verification and authorization Adjust scheduling for priority patients Scheduling appointments Processing insurance claim forms Patient and insurance billing Optometric medical billing and coding Vision insurance billing and coding Accounts receivable and accounts payable Bookkeeping The Clinical Skills can be learned on the job. No experience with clinical skills is necessary to apply.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Occasional travel locally, within 15 mile radius.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience, Competencies and Education Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed customer expectations as well as foster positive and results-oriented associate, doctor and host relationships. Ability to manage priorities through adaptability, willingness to take calculated risks, and follow-up. Experience with personal computers preferred. Valid State Driver’s License and State Minimum Insurance coverage. High school diploma or equivalent, or comparable experience typically achieved with a minimum of 1-2 years in a retail setting.
