Optometric Technicians work in conjunction with the doctors to perform activities involving patient care, pre-testing, post-exam duties, specialty testing, and maintain the doctors appointment schedule in a manner that delivers a professional, pleasant patient experience.

Performs preliminary evaluation tests of patients, utilizing Optomap, ARK, IOP Check, Color Vision Testing, Stereopsis, dilation, topicals, and diagnostic medications etc.

Performs verbal interview with patient to determine medical issues and reasons for their visit for communication to OD

Enters patient information in Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Assists ODs to care for patients in a timely, effective manner, as close to appointed schedule as possible

Instructs patients on medical care as prescribed by the doctors treatment plan and schedules follow up appointments as needed

Discusses Lasik with patients and identifies patients interested in Lasik by reviewing patient information forms

May be required to schedule referral appointments with Ophthalmologists, Diagnostic follow-up visits, and other specialty referrals, and complete appropriate paperwork

Records and maintains patient records / files in compliance with company, federal, and state policies (HIPAA)

Responds to patients 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 specialty equipment (OCT, Visual Field, Central Field Testing)

Supports the OD with patient education as instructed by the Optometrist

Documents medical findings and communication between doctor and patient in Electronic Medical Records and assists with clerical duties related to medical documentation

Participates in Practice meetings / projects as requested

Performs contact lens insertion and removal

Performs end of day responsibilities to include opti-schedule wrap-up, end of day checklist, etc.

Makes recommendations for efficiencies, processes, etc. which will deliver either quality, cost savings, and / or profitability improvements within the Practice and / or across the organization

Performs other duties within the Practice as requested and as time allows

May be required to cross train in other duties/positions as needed by practice to maintain proper staffing of departments

Requirements:

High School or GED qualification

Regular and reliable attendance staying within policy is essential

Entry level PC skills to include MC Office, Windows, and Word Processing

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 effectively and professionally collaborate with co-workers and patients

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience evaluating patients for eye exams and dispensing eye exam medications

Familiarity with medical terms associated with eye treatment

Experience maintaining patients records / files per HIPAA regulations

Industry certification (CPO, CPOA, CPOT) preferred but not required

MICHAEL R. MONTGOMERY, OD, PC jobs

Optometric Technician (Optometric Tech)