Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Georgia Retina

Ophthalmic Technician I

Career Insights for Ophthalmic Technician

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Georgia data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.

$37,666 / year median in Georgia

+30% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Company Overview Georgia Retina, one of the largest retina-only medical practices in the Southeast, continues to provide patients with the most advanced medical treatments available for retinal diseases and disorders. With over 200 years of combined experience, Georgia Retina's board-certified ophthalmologists offer world-class expertise and a personalized approach to patient care in 13 Metro Atlanta area locations. Position Summary The Front Desk Associate provides exceptional patient service, both in person and over the phone. This position interviews patients and/or their representatives to obtain complete and accurate demographic, financial and insurance information, required for billing and collecting patient accounts. The Front Office Associate performs a variety of clerical and patient service duties necessary to maintain efficient flow of operations in the medical office. The Front Office Associate may answer multiple phone lines, schedule appointments, assist in processing medical records requests, enter patient demographic and insurance information, and accept patient payments. Responsibilities
  • Displays high level of professionalism and gives superb customer service
  • Obtains and reviews patient demographic and insurance information for accuracy
  • Verifies insurance and collects copays, co-insurance, and outstanding balances
  • Ensures all patient intake forms are signed and complete
  • Answers patient communication pathways including multiple phone lines, Solution Reach Conversations Messaging Portal, and email/fax
  • Schedules appointments
  • Processes medical record requests per policies and procedures
  • Coordinates with Clinical Staff to ensure optimal patient experience
  • This is a floating position. Candidate will travel to Gwinnett, Cumming, and Braselton, as needed and will receieve a monthly travel stipend in exchange.
  • Qualifications Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate Required Skills:
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a medical office/health care setting
  • Minimum 2 years of health care insurance experience
  • Strong computer knowledge and skills with a minimum typing speed of 30 WPM
  • Strong desire to assist others and provide excellent customer service
  • Must be highly dependable and organized
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • An impeccably clean, polished, professional image
  • The ability to learn quickly, retain training, problem solve and think independently
Preferred Skills:
  • Understanding of medical terminology Company Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees: Medical Dental Vision 401k w/ Match HSA/FSA Telemedicine Generous PTO Package We also offer the following benefits for
FREE:
Employee Discounts and Perks Employee Assistance Program Group Life/AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.