Optometric Technician Position Available In Duval, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Optometric Office Technician/Medical Office Administrator at 4413 Town Center Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32246 assists the Managing Optometrist in technical and administrative operations. Responsibilities include patient interaction, medical office tasks, health insurance processing, and direct patient care. No prior clinical skills required. Full-time, hourly position with occasional local travel within a 15-mile radius. High school diploma or equivalent and basic computer skills preferred.
Job Description
Optometric Technician 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 4413 Town Center Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32246 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.
