Optometric Technician-PASADENA, TX

Optometric Technician

Location: Pasadena, TX 77505

Overview

Position Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: None

Category: Health Care

Description

Location: 5125 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, TX 77505

Position Summary: Contributes to the organization by assisting with patient care during an eye exam. The Optometric Technician performs basic, advanced and complex procedures in assisting the optometrist; all to be handled accurately, quickly and courteously.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary evaluation of patients prior to exam by the OD, such as dilation, topicals, autorefractions, etc.
• Perform verbal interview with patient prior to visit with OD to determine medical issues and reasons for their visit
• Provide support to the Optometrist to care for patients in a timely, effective manner, as closely to appointed schedule as possible
• Assist Optometrist to care for patients in a timely, effective manner, as closely to appointed schedule as possible
• Records and maintains patient records / files in compliance with company, federal, and state policies (HIPAA)
• Respond to patient's telephone inquiries and voicemails regarding medication, treatment, problems referring to the Optometrist as necessary
• Assist with the insertion and removal of contact lenses
• Order soft and hard contact trials for the Optometrist
• Greet and direct all patients as they enter the facility. Prepare, clean and maintain exam rooms; restock as needed
• Schedule follow-up appointments, verify insurance for patient exam visits and verify appointment times with patients
• Provide patient(s) with an explanation of insurance benefits as needed
• Schedule appointments
• Order and check in on contacts
• Verify and file insurance for contact purchases
• All other duties as assigned

Physical Demands/Work Environment: Ability to lift up to 25 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Must be able to push, pull, bend, twist, and reach. Use care and proper judgment when lifting or carrying items ensuring to utilize proper posture and body mechanics. Even though the weight lifted may only be a negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Classified as having occupational exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. Exposure to communicable disease

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no direct reports.

Qualifications

Competencies

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certifications & Licenses: N/A

Experience: 1 year of optometry experience preferred.

Spanish Required