Optometric Technician Position Available In Richland, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Optometric Technicians work alongside doctors to provide patient care, pre-testing, post-exam duties, specialty testing, and maintain appointment schedules. Responsibilities include patient evaluations, medical record entry, patient education, and assisting with procedures. Requirements include a high school diploma and teamwork skills. Preferred qualifications include experience in eye care. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with match.
Job Description
Job Description:
About the Company Before applying for this role, please read the followinginformation about this opportunity found below. AEG Vision (“AEG”) is the market-leading manager of full-scopeoptometry practices throughout the country. The optometry practicesunder management maintain the local brand, practice staff, storeassociates, and patients, while AEG invests in medical equipment,technology, infrastructure, and the team in order to elevate thepatient experience. AEG’s core purpose is to “improve the health ofour community by helping our neighbors see better and look theirbest, one patient at a time.” We are assembling a team ofexperienced industry professionals to help build AEG into the bestplace to work and ensure that each patient of the practices undermanagement has an outstanding patient experience. Optometric Technician About the role Optometric Technicians work in conjunction with the doctors toperform activities involving patient care, pre-testing, post-examduties, specialty testing, and maintain the doctor’s appointmentschedule in a manner that delivers a professional, pleasant patientexperience. Performs preliminary evaluation of patients prior to exam by theOD, such as dilation, topicals, diagnostic medications, Optomap,etc. Performs verbal interview with patient prior to visit with OD todetermine medical issues and reasons for their visit forcommunication to OD prior to appointment Enters patient information in Electronic Health Records (EEHR) Assists ODs to care for patients in a timely, effective manner, asclose to appointed schedule as possible Instructs patients on medical care as prescribed by the doctor’streatment plan and schedules follow up appointments as needed Discusses Lasik with patients and identifies patients interested inLasik by reviewing patient information forms May be required to schedule referral appointments withOphthalmologists, Diagnostic follow-up visits, and other specialtyreferrals, and complete appropriate paperwork Records and maintains patient records / files in compliance withcompany, federal, and state policies (HIPAA) Responds to patient’s telephone inquiries regarding medication,treatment, problems referring to the OD as necessary Completes proper coding of procedures for payment collection May be required to perform diagnostic testing using specialtyequipment (OCT, Visual Field, Pachymetry, Retinal Camera. Etc.) Corresponds with Doctor offices (internal and external) regardingpatient and insurance referrals Supports the OD with patient education as instructed by theOptometrist Documents medical findings and communication between doctor andpatient in Electronic Medical Records and assists with clericalduties related to medical documentation (participating practicesonly) Participates in Practice meetings / projects as requested Ensures that maximum OD utilization occurs through pre-appointmentconfirmation, daily appointment confirmation, contacting patientsfrom recall listings, partnership with the manager’s outreach,etc. Calls all no-shows or cancelled patients to rescheduleappointments Performs contact lens insertion and removal classes (I&R) andmanages the contact lens trial inventory Performs end of day responsibilities to include opti-schedulewrap-up, end of day checklist, etc. Makes recommendations for efficiencies, processes, etc. which willdeliver either quality, cost savings, and / or profitabilityimprovements within the Practice and / or across theorganization Performs other duties within the Practice as requested and as timeallows
Requirements:
High School or GED qualification Entry level PC skills to include MC Office, Windows, and WordProcessing Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment,functioning for the good of the team over the individual Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectivelyand professionally collaborate with co-workers and patients
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience evaluating patients for eye exams and dispensing eyeexam medications Familiarity with medical terms associated with eye treatment Experience maintaining patients’ records / files per HIPAAregulations Industry certification (CPO, CPOA, CPOT) preferred but notrequired Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/STD/LTD Employee Vision Discount Program 401(k) with Match
HSA/FSA PTO
Paid Holidays •Benefits applicable to full Time Employees only. Physical Demands This position requires the ability to communicate and exchangeinformation, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, andmove about the office.
Req Benefits:
Benefits:
401(k) with Match,Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD, Vision Service Plan, Employee VisionDiscount, Program HSA/FSA, PTO, Paid Holidays •Benefits applicableto Full Time Employment only•
